PORK SHOPPE.

Chicago Health Dept

2755 W BELMONT AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2016.

Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 7

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOOR GASKETS AT THE REAR 2DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK CLOSET. ALSO THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVING AND SIDES OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE UNDER HEAVY FOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD CRUMBS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT THE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE MOST REAR HAND SINK TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME OFF THE WALL. ALSO REPAIR WALL COVING FALLING OFF THE WALL. MUST REATTACH.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL NEW EMPLOYEES (FOOD HANDLER'S) WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 3

2015

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 27

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

PREMISES WAS ISSUED A BOIL WATER ADVISORY NOTICE ON THURSDAY 2/26/15,BY THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT--------------- UPON ARRIVAL ON THE PREMISES IS OPEN/OPERATING AT THIS TIME. ALSO,FOUND CUSTOMERS DINING INSIDE THE PREMISES DURING THIS INSPECTION. PREMISES IS PREPARING AND COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF,PORK,CHICKEN BBQ)ETC. WITH POSSIBLE CONTAMINATED WATER. ALSO,THE WATER DEPT. HAD SAMPLES TAKEN AND NO RESULTS WERE GIVEN AS OF THIS TIME.. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET AT THE FAR RIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING:MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,POTATO PEELER ON PREP TABLE,ICE MACHINE,DISH MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE KITCHEN AREA AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 2 COOLERS AT WEST WALL.

OCT 2

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS,

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, GREASE BUILT-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP, AND REMOVE MOLDY LOOKING CAULKING BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN SMELLY GREASE TRAP BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

MAY 8

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE STOVE AND OVEN, TOP BACK PART OF DEEP FRYER, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA,

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY,

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AUG 20

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND AND THE SMALL PREP TABLE AND BETWEEN THE OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE FOOD SUPPLY SHELVE. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK,(CAULKING WORN OUT,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND OVEN,TOP BACK PART OF THE DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM PART OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH RAW MEAT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REPAIR. INSTALL BASEBOARD/ 4" COVING.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE TO THE FOOD SUPPLY SHELVE. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

AUG 13

2013

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Facility Condition

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW. MANAGER HAS STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND IT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #670623 DATED 02/17/12. #34- MUST SEAL FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. #35- MUST SEAL OPENING ON THE WALLS INSIDE MOP SINK CLOSET. #37- MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REPAIR. INSTALL BASEBOARD/ 4" COVING.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE TO THE FOOD SUPPLY SHELVE. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

FEB 17

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF ABOUT 10 LBS RANGING FROM 55.7F-58.9F. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER STATED, BEEF WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. BEEF DISCARDED, V=$120.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT HOT LINE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS AND TAPE FROM STORAGE UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO RESEAL FLOOR SAME AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES SAME AREA, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS INSIDE MOP CLOSET, AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

JUN 24

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 15

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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