Pak Sweets
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2017
64
Score
Going back to 2011, Pak Sweets has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 11, 2017. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Pak Sweets's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 11, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Pak Sweets' latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- YOGURT 53.1F, SAMUSAS 54.1F,CHEESE 53.6F, CHICKEN 53.1F,MILK 51.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH DIRTY DISHES INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK AND SLOW DRAINING. ALSO NOTED NO SOAP AT THE SECOND HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP AND DIRTY CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN THE CUTTING BOARD SURFACES.....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING PANELS AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ON PREP TABLE THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AT TIME OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS #45 FROM REPORT 9/1/15 # 1506667 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER LIST FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. ADDTIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROPER COVERS NEEDED FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED PLASTIC SERVING TRAYS BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE METAL COVERS INTENDED FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEEDS TO BE CLEANED: INTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS, INTEIROR OF DISPLAY CASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO THE LEFT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL NEEDED FOR SCOOPABLE ICE CREAM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING DIPPER WELL FOR SCOOPABLE ICE CREAM. OBSERVED CONDENSER LEAKING IN WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED, PASTRY IS SERVED AND CASH IS COLLECTED. MUST INSTLAL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: HANG MOPS TO DRY TO AVOID SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.
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Sep 1, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning. Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment in prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls/ceiling that had peeling paint by front counter, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: No0n food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler 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 in kitchen prep area under prep table, not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, dining area, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Apr 24, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED SAMOSA STORED ON TOP THE SHELF AT 51.6F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REPACKING FOOD FOR SELLING PURPOSE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUND(40 EACH)AND VALUE $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS DIRTY UTENSILS,DIRTY LINENS, EQUIPMENT AND CONSTANTLY RE-ADJUSTING THE VEIL ON THE HER HEAD. THEN GOING BACK TO TOUCHING / REPACKING READY TO EAT FOOD: SAMOSA, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN PRIOR TO TOUCH FOOD. INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD REPACKED AND STORED ON TOP THE COUNTER ON SELLING AREA WITHOUT INGREDIENT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,ON TOP THE FRONT SELLING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE DIFFERENT LOCATION,OUT OF PREP AREA.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ANY PRODUCTS THAT IS REMOVED AND STORED TO ANOTHER CONTAINER OTHER THAN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP THE STOVE AND THROUGHOUT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE THE STOVE FOOD DEBRIS,ALSO ABSORBED DIRTY PANS WITH GREASE INSIDE THE OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ITEMS,DO NOT STORED DIRTY POTS INSIDE THE OVEN. CLEAN INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE BUILD-UP SOUTH-EAST CORNER
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEAD INSECT FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETOR IS NEEDED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER
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Aug 5, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2011
License
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: ONE DISPLAY COOLER TOO WARM, THERMOMETER READS 80F. MUST HAVE UNIT ABLE TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LESS.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. WITH PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DEBRIS AND GARBAGE ALL OVER THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PUT ALL THE GARBAGE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO REMOVE WEEDS, CRATES, DEBRIS FROM OUTSIDE REAR KITCHEN DOOR (EAST SIDE).
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL 3 WASHROOMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODS ALONG THE DOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND THE DRAWER IN THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE SEAL OR PAINTED TO MAKE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING FOR WALK-IN COOLER, KEEP FOOD 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL AROUND THE PIPE INSIDE THE CABINET OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND UNDER THE MOP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SOLID CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND SERVING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK AND HOSE BIBB/FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN NEAR EXIT DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER (0F-220F).
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: MUST POST REQUIRED "NO SMOKING" SIGNS INSIDE WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pak Sweets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pak Sweets on file is from Apr 11, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pak Sweets?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pak Sweets.
Has Pak Sweets' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pak Sweets have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pak Sweets means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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