13 Pins Tapas & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2017
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Score
13 Pins Tapas & Grill has been inspected 13 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 5, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for 13 Pins Tapas & Grill dates to Apr 5, 2017.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up eight times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 5, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE CHEST FREEZER ABD MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL. HOOD,FILTER,LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Mar 29, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK APPROXIMATELY 10 TOTAL AND MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR AND BEHIND THE ATM MACHINE APPROXIMATELY 15 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ,REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL THE LIDS ALL THE TIMES AND MAINTAIN THE SURROUNDING AREAS. ALSO NO GREASE CONTAINER TO DISPOSE THE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE OR INSTALL LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM ANY CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOOR THRU OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN. HOOD,FILTER,LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN ,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. PROVIDE 3 MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Mar 21, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, SANTIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN ZIP LOCK BAG AND THEN STORED IN A GROCERY BAG IN THE REFRIDGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN COMMERCIAL GRADE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVENS, RANGE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS. NO STEM THERMOMETERS FOUND. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF BUILDING. BUSINESS DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERICAL GARBAGE DISPOSAL CONTAINER IN REAR PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST COMPLY WITH CITY REGULATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, SANTIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN ZIP LOCK BAG AND THEN STORED IN A GROCERY BAG IN THE REFRIDGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN COMMERCIAL GRADE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVENS, RANGE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GLASSES HANGING IN BAR AREA WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL GLASSES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WOOD PANEL ON WALL BEHIND BAR NEAR OUTLET. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS. NO STEM THERMOMETERS FOUND. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP FOUND IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SEPERATE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR STORAGE OF ALL UTENSILS.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL NON-EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT ANY SUPERVISION FROM EMPLOYEE OR OWNER. NON-EMPLOYEES ROAMING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR MUST NOT ALLOW NON-EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP OR BAR AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ONE EMPLOYEE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD
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Aug 12, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE HAS GRIME INSIDE. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL COVER ON LOWER WALL LEADING TO PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NEED TO BE REMOVE FROM BACK YARD.
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Jun 4, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items ot properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired. Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under rear storage area, and furnace area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in cooler shall be provided, light shields in prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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May 23, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 1, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AROUND GREASE TRAP,MOPSINK AREA , UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED,REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER
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Jan 13, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Oct 1, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 29, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: remains to be corrected.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: remains to be corrcted.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS IN ALL LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AND COOKING AREA.
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Sep 21, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Instructed to have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below. No citation issued, establishment not open.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: No hot running water under city pressure provide. Establishment must provide hot water under city pressure during all hours of operation. No citation issued, establishment not open.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door has 1/2 inch gap across entire bottom of door. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. No citation issued, establishment not opened.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Raw wood around front counter area and rear storage shelves not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not properly sealed in prep area. Instructed to apply sealant to surface and under equipment.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling in storage and dining area not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint walls and ceiling in storage area and to seal brick wall in dining area.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided in utility area. Instructed to install adequate in stored room.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provided stoppers.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside alll coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuos inside coolers.
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Jul 27, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 13 Pins Tapas & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 13 Pins Tapas & Grill on file is from Apr 5, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 13 Pins Tapas & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at 13 Pins Tapas & Grill.
Has 13 Pins Tapas & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 13 Pins Tapas & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 13 Pins Tapas & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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