THE NEW PINDOS RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

4955 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2017.

Last inspected Aug 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 11

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER, AND REAR PREP CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FRYER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE LOWER PIPE OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

SEP 26

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE COOK'S LINE PREP COOLER HELD ON TO THE DOOR WITH TAPE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS. REPAIR THE DOOR INSIDE OF THE DESSERT CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES AT THE COOK'S LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOK'S LINE. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WATER LINE FROM THE DISHMACHINE INTO THE WALL. REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

SEP 15

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN BOXES OF STOCK AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1567182 ON 9/4/15 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER, SURFACE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 36 - LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN PREP LINE AND LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES AT THE COOK'S LINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOK'S LINE. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

SEP 4

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER, SURFACE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN PREP LINE AND LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

NOV 24

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE ALL FROZEN CONDENSATE AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SPLASHGUARDS ON SIDES OF SODA DISPENSER. REMOVE AND INSTALL PROPER SPLASH GUARDS. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DISH MACHINE. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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APR 14

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER TO ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK FOR ENTIRE RESTAURANT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGER PATTY'S STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT SLICED FRUIT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE RAW MEAT ON BOTTOM SHELF TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TOP OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH EXPOSED STYROFOAM AND PEELING PLASTIC COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN LARGE ATTACHED CAN OPENER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK WITHIN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD WATER AT MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CHECK ALL THERMOMETERS REGULARLY TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN KITCHEN AND SERVICE AREA ON COUNTERS NOT IN SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

MAR 13

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN RAER AND INSIDE CHEST PREP COOLER BEHIND REAR PREP AREA

SEP 14

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 3

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND CLEAN HOOD IN BACK AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.

JUN 28

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE INTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM HAS BLACK MOLD, RUST AND LIME BUILDUP. MANAGER REMOVED THE ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE UNIT DURING THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND THE EAST FRONT ENTRY DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE BACK DOOR HAS A ONE HALF INCH GAP. BOTH DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND CLEAN HOOD IN BACK AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS HAS DUST BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

AUG 16

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHTS IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME. LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AND LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

DEC 3

2010

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 26

2010

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED TO VIEW.MUST POST & DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #456122 1/6/09 NOT CORRECTED #30 MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER.#32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED INSULATION ON CHEST FREEZER LID,MISSING HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER.#33 MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES,WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#34 MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.#35MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS& CEILINGS .MUST REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN CEILING IN PREP AREA.#38 MUST PROVIDE MISSING SUMP PUMP LID,DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT,MULTIUSE UTENSILS STORED PROPERLY(ALL SILVERWARE).

Minor Sanitation

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 REMOVE FOIL FROM UPPER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA,REMOVE RUST FROM REAR 2- DOOR COOLER SHELVING UNITS & PARTS.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS.

Minor Sanitation

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 UNUSED COOLER IN PREP AREA,ROLLING CARTS,STEAM TABLE,LIGHT SHIELDS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FANGUARD COVERS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ALL DISH RACKS ,SHAKE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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 MISSING WALL BASES AT BOOTH SEATING IN DINING AREA,REAR PREP & DRY FOOD STORAGE ON 1ST FL.

Minor Facility Condition

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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Other

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.FREEZERS & COOLERS.

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