APR 7
2015
PASS · 0 violations
PURE KITCHEN CATERING.
Chicago Health Dept
451-453 N ELIZABETH ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2015.
7 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Apr 2015.
Last inspected Apr 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
28
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 31
2015
FAIL 8 violations
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 VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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.
MAR 7
2014
PASS 3 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS NEAR REAR DOOR (EXCESS WATER).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
FEB 24
2014
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
JUL 16
2013
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed to install shield along ides of exposed handsink and 1 comp sink.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Must install mechanical ventilation fan in employees (office) toilet room.
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.
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MAR 29
2012
PASS 3 violations
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.
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 station and reseal coving along wallbase in rear prep area. Hole in walls around pipes in rear storage room. Instructed to seal all openings.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: Adequate light not provided in furnace room. Instructed to install more light.
MAR 21
2012
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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 coving along wallbase in rear prep area. Hole in walls around pipes in rear storage room. Instructed to seal all openings.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Adequate light not provided in furnace room. Instructed to install more light.
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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