PORKCHOP.

Chicago Health Dept

1132-1138 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

8 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Aug 2023.

Last inspected Aug 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 30

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN, UNUSED REFRIGERATORS IN THE BAR AND REAR PREP AREA AND BOX FREEZER WITH LID THAT DOES NOT CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, AND WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 1 BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE REARMOST TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FEB 6

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE FIRST CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASH SINK LEAKING FROM THE DRAINAGE PIPE. MUST REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND PLASTIC, CARDBOARD, FOOD WASTE, AND OTHER TRASH ON THE GROUND UNDERNEATH AND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT REMOVED TRASH FROM THE GROUND DURING THE INSPECTION; THE DUMPSTER AREA IS NOW CLEAN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS.

NOV 22

2022

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED URINE OF THE TOILET FIXTURES IN THE FAR RIGHT UNISEX RESTROOM AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FLOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE LEFT UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 3

2022

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 22

2021

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON BAR HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AND FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

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MAY 18

2021

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP ON SIDE DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE LOCATED NEXT TO DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TPO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15FOUND BACK FLOW PREVENTER LOCATED ON UTILITY SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNNECESSARRY ITEMS CLUTTERED LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT OVER FOOD PREPERATION AREA BROKEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.

MAY 11

2021

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP ON SIDE DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE LOCATED NEXT TO DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TPO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSSIBLE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMEPERATURE DISHMACHINE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND BACK FLOW PREVENTER LOCATED ON UTILITY SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN EXCESIVE AMOUNT OF UNNECESSARRY ITEMS CLUTTERED LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT OVER FOOD PREPERATION AREA BROKEN. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.

JAN 15

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARION AREA AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED TABLEWARE UTENSILS STORED UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA . MUST PROPERLY STORED UTENSILS (SPOONS,FORKS, ETC.) MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES POTS AND BOWLS STORED IMPROPERLY UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD STOAGE AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE/REPAINT WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST ORGANIZE ANY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED BURN OUT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR ALL AREAS,WITH PROTECTIVE SHEILDING.

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