PULASKI GRILL.
3961 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 4 inspections. 2 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 162011FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Previous serious violation from report# 557368, dated 05-27-2011 not corrected: #24-Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap or replace to prevent inadequate disposable of water. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
Upgraded to Critical violation #13.
Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Grease traps attached to sinks not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and repaint exterior surfaces.
Storage shelves, cutting boards, prep counter, cooking equipment, cooler and gaskets, interior door of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Replace stained cutting board at front prep cooler.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall air vent and air conditioner not maintained and has dust build-up. Instructed to detail clean units. Food debris and grease on walls in prep areas. Must clean and maintain walls through-out.
Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to replace missing light shields and end caps.
Unnecessary containers of used grease near rear door. Instructed to remove and properly disposal of waste.
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints in prep area. Instructed that all employees must wearing proper hair restraints while in prep area.
MAY 272011FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in right side of three compartment sink, water coming up left side of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap or replace to prevent inadequate disposable of water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Storage shelves, cutting boards, interior door of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Thermometer not conspicuous inside cooler. Instructed that have thermometer visible inside cooler.
FEB 162011FAILED7 violations1 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. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, MOP SINK, ETC.....
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOMS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT PREMISES.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/OLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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