PINKYS RESTAURANT.
100 W RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
15 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 72021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
JAN 302020PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE WHITE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS ON THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT PEPSI COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, CLEAN GREASE AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE FRYER IN THE PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN SAMPLE POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (GYRO SAUCE, DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
OBSERVED A BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT-BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE AREA.
FEB 282018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
RAGS PLACED UNDER PANS. WALLS AROUND FRYERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
OCT 112017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUCE, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATED LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 42017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL BY THE DOOR WAY AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUCE, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKING TONGS BEING STORED ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATED LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED WALL TILES LOCATED BY THE CAN OPENER THAT IS MOUNTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 42017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 212016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter storage unit shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Cooler door gaskets in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged ceiling tiles, walls in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.
Broken light shields in rear prep area, shall be replaced, light shields that were missing end caps in rear kitchen storage area, shall be provided.
Employee was not wearing beard guard, must provide beard guard to all employees that had beards.
MAR 42015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
2-CEILING LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SHIELED.MUST INSTALL LIGHTSHIELDS.
OBSERVED ONLY 1-EMPLOYEE WITH THE STATES NEW FOOD CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ,(3)BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
OCT 282014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN DISH WASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, SEVERAL DEAD ONES TOO, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MOP BUCKET STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
AUG 142014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
REFREIGERATION THERMOMETER TUCKED IN REAR OF COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE WARMEST PART WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY MONITORED.
EMPLOYEES CLOTHING ARTICLES STORED ON CAN FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
DEC 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT BOTH GRILLING STATIONS.
APR 32013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
WEAK COLD WATER PRESSURE AT PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
EMPLOYEES CLOTHINGS STORED AT FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
FEB 72012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD-REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS TO REAR STORAGE AREA.
OCT 262011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ALL KNIVES STORED IN A WALL KNIFE RACK MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED BEFORE STORING TO DRY. KNIFE RACK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN BY 3-COMP. SINK NEED DETAILED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
OCT 112011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 32011FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER PREP TABLES AND INSIDE COOLER GASKETS, ALSO FOUND 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS DOORS THROUGH OUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RELOCATE KNIVES HOLDER FROM THE SIDE OF HAND SINK CABINET TO AN AREA WITH NO POSSIBILITY FOR CONTAMINATION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DEAD COCKROACHES FOUND ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL BASE COVERING BEHIND FRYER NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY ALLOWING FOOD AND GREASE TO BE TRAPPED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 42011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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