FEB 15
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RICOBENES ON PULASKI INC.
BEAT. 44/100
5160 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 15, 2013 · passed
Failed 2 of 9 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTIND BOARDS AT PIZZA FRONT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS ALSO CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AT PREP COOLER MUST REPLACE GASKET ON PIZZA CHEST COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR MUST INSTALL COVER FOR PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT AREA NEAR SERVICE COUNTER ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE, CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ALSO CLEAN UPRIGHT HOT HOLDING UNITS AT FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE BOTH WALK IN COOLERS IN REAR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA MUST REPAIR ALSO VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM MUST REPAIR
NOV 212012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 21
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUIRT BUILDUP.
NOV 152012FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 10-15 FRUIT FLYES UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER UNDER THE POP MACHINE.FEW IN THE DINING ROOM. ALSO THE DOUBLE FRONT DOORS HAVE A ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS. NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN.7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A RECIEPT FROM YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY DATED TODAY OR AFTER TODAY UPON REINSPECTION. ALSO MAKE THE BOTH FRONT DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS FROM DEEP FRYERS,OVEN,POP MACHINE,OIL FILTER MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER,GARBAGE CAN,ALL SHELVING UNIT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR AREA UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUIRT BUILDUP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
NOV 142012FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2012
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND INPROPER TEMPERATURES OF A VARIETY OF COOKED PIZZAS DISPLAYED ON FLAT HOT HOLDING SURFACE WITH TWO HEAT LAMPS ABOVE.THE FIVE PIZZAS RANGE FROM 112.4F-120.4F NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MANAGER DISPOSED & DENATURED THE PIZZAS.ABOUT FIFTY DOLLARS WORTH. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS RUST AND LIME BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT NOT MAINTAINED. ICE MACHINE NOW TAGGED.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 10-15 FRUIT FLYES UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER UNDER THE POP MACHINE.FEW IN THE DINING ROOM. ALSO THE DOUBLE FRONT DOORS HAVE A ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS. NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN.7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A RECIEPT FROM YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY DATED TODAY OR AFTER TODAY UPON REINSPECTION. ALSO MAKE THE BOTH FRONT DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRIS FROM DEEP FRYERS,OVEN,POP MACHINE,OIL FILTER MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER,GARBAGE CAN,ALL SHELVING UNIT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR AREA UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUIRT BUILDUP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 72012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 7
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FAUCETS AT THE TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS ARE SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.
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MAY 12012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 1
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 10LBS OF PIZZAS SETTING OUT UNDER HEAT LAMPS AND THE TEMPS WERE 70.4F 100.5F 110F AND NOTHING WAS WROTE ON THE TIMED LOGS. MANAGER DISPOSED OF THE PIZZAS. 70 DOLLARS WORTH. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND BLACK MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP INTERIOR OF THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE. UNIT IS TAGGED DO NOT REMOVE IT. DO NOT USE WHEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX LETTER 312- 746- 4240 AN INSPECTOR WILL RETURN.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FAUCETS AT THE TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT FAUCET IS SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN WATER TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.
JAN 202012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. FOUND SOME LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED FLOUR ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD, FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN REAR AREA UNDER THE SHELVES AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
JUN 282011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
NOV 262010PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 26
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF A VARIETY OF COOKED PIZZAS DISPLAYED ON FLAT HOT HOLDING SURFACE 84.8F-112.8F,COOKED PASTA ON COLD HOLDING DISPLAY 50.5F-59.9F,CHEESE SAUCE 110.6F,SAUSAGE 45.5F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.13LBS.$17.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (PIZZA,CHEESE SAUCE,PASTA)IS BEING PREPARED & SERVED.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED & SERVED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYERS,OVEN,SODA SHELF,OIL FILTER MACHINE,FLOOR MIXER,GARBAGE CAN,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS,FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT & REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER DEEP FRYER,NEAR ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE,DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING ARE,PREP AREA.PROVIDE DOOR SWEEPS ON DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 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 REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HEAT LAMP,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOP SINK BASIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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