SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PURE KITCHEN CATERING.

YOUR CALL. 53/100

451-453 N ELIZABETH ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 7, 2015 · passed

4 of 7 inspections passed, 3 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 31
2015
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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 VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

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

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

MINORDocumentation & 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.

MAR 7
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS NEAR REAR DOOR (EXCESS WATER).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

FEB 24
2014
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

JUL 16
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MAR 21
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

SERIOUSOther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORPlumbing & 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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