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PATTY WAGON

2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Mobile Food Preparer

Inspection summary

PATTY WAGON has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 4, 2013. The most recent inspection, on November 25, 2016, found no infractions.

2 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 11, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 22, 2014. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 3, 2013. For example: SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 11, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • REAR DOUBLE DOOR SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO HAVE INSECT/RODENT PROOF AND TIGHT FITTING.
    • 20. INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
      • INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING TRASH RECEPTACLE
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE PROVIDED OR PROOF OF SAME. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE COVERED AND SECURED PROPERLY WHILE IN MOTION. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME (MULTI USE UTENSILS, CONTAINERS, ETC).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE/RE ATTACH METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  4. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • REAR DOUBLE DOOR SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR, NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTD TO HAVE INSECT/RODENT PROOF AND TIGHT FITTING.
    • 20. INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
      • INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING TRASH RECEPTACLE.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE PROVIDED OR PROOF OF SAME. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER STOPPERS, UNABLE TO VERIFY PROPER SET-UP, AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF WATER TO EACH BASIN OF SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INSTD TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE COVERED AND SECURED PROPERLY WHILE IN MOTION. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME (MULTI USE UTENSILS, CONTAINERS, ETC).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR NOT FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SMALL LEAK NOTED AT EXTERIOR WATER PUMP. REPAIR SAME.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • MOBILE FOOD PREPARER NOT OPERATING FROM THEIR APPROVED COMMISSARY (CHICAGO SMOKE) AS REQUIRED DAILY. MUST REPORT AND OPERATE FROM THEIR APPROVED COMMISSARY AS REQUIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-134F
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UPON INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-136A.
  6. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • MOBILE FOOD PREPARER NOT OPERATING FROM AN APPROVED COMMISSARY AS REQUIRED DAILY. MUST REPORT AND OPERATE FROM AN APPROVED COMMISSARY AS REQUIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-134F
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UPON INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-136A
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE WRIITEN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
  7. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE UP AND RUNNING AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 1 DOOR STAND UP COOLER AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 46.6 DEGREES F AT THIS TIME.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE UP AND RUNNING AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 2 DOOR COOLER AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 46.2F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 52.5F AT THIS TIME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR WATER LEAKS WHERE NOTED.
  9. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE UP AND RUNNING AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE PLUMBING DRAIN PIPE CONNECTION FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY INTO THE WASTE LINE TO THE GRAY WATER TANK.ALSO, CHANGE LOCATION OF GREASE SO THAT CONNECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AND REPAIR WATER LEAKS WHERE NOTED.
  10. License

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE UP AND RUNNING AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK AND RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOF ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED THE GREASE TRAP MUST BE CONNECTED PROPERLY AND REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH SAID SINK THIS MADE IT DIFFICULT TO PROPERLY TEST THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • LICENSE NUMBER MUST BE PRINTED ON BOTH LATERAL SIDES OF THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK AT LEAST 2"INCHES IN HEIGHT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST MOVE THE SOAP DISPENSER OVER SUCH THAT ITS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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