19 Paul

11155-11157 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
American
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at 19 Paul stretching back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. 19 Paul's record stops at Feb 10, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting 19 Paul on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RIBS 122.9F AND COOKED CHICKEN 76.9F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS $35 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(PLASTIC FORKS) ON FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK/POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 25, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 11, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP BUCKET WITH DIRTY WATER IN WASHROOM.MUST DUMP WATER AND PROPERLY STORE MOP AFTER EACH USE.
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Jan 3, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY WASH HANDS AT SINK AND TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. FISH, PORK, BEEF, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE THE 1-COMP. SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD, INTERIOR OF THE SMOKER AND THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE TOILET DOOR SELF CLOSING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SMALL CHILDREN (MALE/FEMALE) IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THEM OUT OF THE PREP AREA.
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Apr 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE FRYER DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB UNDER HOOD.
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Jul 25, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 19 Paul last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 19 Paul on file is from Feb 10, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 19 Paul?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 19 Paul.

Has 19 Paul's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 19 Paul have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 19 Paul means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.