THE NEW PINDOS RESTAURANT

4955 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant

14 inspections

CanvassJun 12, 2018
0 infractions
CanvassAug 11, 2017
3 infractions
- 33. 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.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 38. 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.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 26, 2016
5 infractions
- 32. 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.
- 33. 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.
- 34. 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.
- 35. 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.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR THE BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
CanvassSep 15, 2016
7 infractions
- 18. 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.
- 29. 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.
- 32. 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.
- 33. 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.
- 34. 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.
- 35. 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.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR THE BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
CanvassSep 4, 2015
4 infractions
- 33. 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.
- 36. 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.
- 37. 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.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
CanvassNov 24, 2014
7 infractions
- 32. 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.
- 32. 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.
- 32. 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.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
- 33. 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.
- 34. 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.
- 34. 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.
CanvassApr 14, 2014
9 infractions
- 11. 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
- 16. 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)
- 32. 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.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED UNCLEAN LARGE ATTACHED CAN OPENER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
- 34. 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.
- 36. 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.
- 38. 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.
- 40. 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.
- 43. 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.
CanvassMar 13, 2013
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE
- 40. 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
Short Form ComplaintSep 14, 2012
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 3, 2012
2 infractions
- 32. 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.
- 33. 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.
CanvassJun 28, 2012
5 infractions
- 16. 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).
- 18. 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.
- 32. 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.
- 33. 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.
- 34. 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.
CanvassAug 16, 2011
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - LIGHTS IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
- 38. 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.
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 3, 2010
0 infractions
CanvassNov 26, 2010
8 infractions
- 28. * 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.
- 29. 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.
- 31. 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).
- 32. 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.
- 33. 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.
- 35. 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.
- 36. 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.
- 40. 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.