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74
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Val'S Kosher Kitchen (cw)

819 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624 · West Garfield Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
74/100

Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record

Inspections
3
2 passed
Last Inspected
2019-05-31
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
74/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2019-05-31)
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Other issues found across 3 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
2019-05-31 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UP RIGHT REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS,AND INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

2018-09-21 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-09-18 Fail License
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 - OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 69.6F AND THE 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.2F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRI...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15(A)(B)(D)(A) - OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2 OF AN INCH GAP OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT-FITTING AND TO PREVENT A POINT OF ACCESS FOR RODENTS/ INSECTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 - OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR STANDUP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 (A) - NOTED 3-COMP SINK FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL FAUCET TO REACH THE 3RD COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 - OBSERVED WASHROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 - NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.

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