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53
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Pure Kitchen Catering

451-453 N Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Catering · High risk
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53/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for food temperature, employee hygiene

Inspections
7
4 passed
Last Inspected
2015-04-07
Pass Rate
57%
3 failures
Score
53/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2015-04-07)
Failed 3 inspections (2015, 2014, 2012)
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 15×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
2015-04-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-03-31 Fail Canvass
8
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-7-14 NOT CORRECTED. #35-REPAIR WALLS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE(WATER DAMAGE,OPENINGS).REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.#36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.SERIOUS VIOL...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN STORED POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE LINEN STORAGE. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE FRONT WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2014-03-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS NEAR REAR DOOR (EXCESS WATER).

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALLS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE(WATER DAMAGE,OPENINGS). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

2014-02-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICA...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALLS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE(WATER DAMAGE). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

2013-07-16 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Instructed to install shield along ides of exposed handsink and 1 comp sink.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize surface.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Must install mechanical ventilation fan in employees (office) toilet room.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary articles stored in dry goods storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

2012-03-29 Pass License Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Floor in rear storage room not maintained. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Ceiling not maintained in areas. Instructed to seal all openings in ceiling in employee station and near rear exit door. Rubber coving not installed and not maintained in areas. Instructed to install rubber coving in employees sta...

minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: Adequate light not provided in furnace room. Instructed to install more light.

2012-03-21 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Front and rear(screen) door not rodent proofed. Instructed to rodent proof front and rear doors to prevent rodent and insect entry.

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained. Instructed to weld right side of three compartment and/or replace sink with maintained three compartment sink with attached drainboard.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor in rear storage room not maintained. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling not maintained in areas. Instructed to seal all openings in ceiling in employee station and near rear exit door. Rubber coving not installed and not maintained in areas. Instructed to install rubber coving in employees station and reseal c...

minor Facility Condition

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

Adequate light not provided in furnace room. Instructed to install more light.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Condensation line from walk-in cooler not properly connected. Instructed to have line drain directly to floor drain.

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