Pakeeza
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2015
95
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Pakeeza stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 7, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Pakeeza's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 7, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jul 7, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF ABOUT 1/2 OF AN INCH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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May 18, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TIN CANS (TOMATO SAUCE/PASTE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER WITH LID.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. ALSO NOTED DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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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 TILES AT THE DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Mar 5, 2015
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CARD BOARD BOXES BUT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WOODEN FLOOR THAT IS IN POOR REPAIRS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 17, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CARD BOARD BOXES BUT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WOODEN FLOOR THAT IS IN POOR REPAIRS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP INTO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH A BIG POT AND MILK CRATE INFRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE ALWAYS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND PREVENTING PROPERLY CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LIDS CLOSE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME,USE BY DATE OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES BOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CARD BOARD BOXES BUT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, WOODEN FLOOR THAT IS IN POOR REPAIRS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING, CRACKS AND CREVICES ON WALL AND FLOOR SIMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BATHROOMS NOT PROPERLY VENTED . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE VENTILATIONS INSIDE BATHROOM TO PREVENT ODORS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 5, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED ALL 3 PREP COLERS WITH IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURES OF 52.7F, 59.0F, AND 64.3F. ALL COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE ANY WORKING COOLERS AT THIS TIME AND HAS NO ADEQUATE MEANS OF REFRIGERATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 47.3F, CHICKEN AT 55.2F, BEEF AT 57F, MILK AT 48.7F, COOKED RICE AT 54.5F, CHICKPEA SALAD AT 47.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $500.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FLIES INSIDE OF THE DINING ROOM AND PREP AREA AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON TABLES, WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DINING ROOM AND PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE ARE 1/2" GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL EXIT DOORS AND ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOODS IN THE COOLERS. MUST USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BLENDER EXTERIOR, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND WALLS, FLOOR OF THE WASHROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE DOOR FRAME TO THE STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS. MUST CAULK AND SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 25, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BLENDER EXTERIOR, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE DOOR FRAME TO THE STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 17, 2014
Complaint
5 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BLENDER EXTERIOR, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE DOOR FRAME TO THE STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 26, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A BOUT 60 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND GOAT MEAT STORED IN PREP COOLER AT TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 51.5F-63.2F. FOOD STORED IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER.FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD USED TO COVER SHELVS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP SHELVES CLEAN FROM FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND COOLER INTERIORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT STORAGE AND PREP ROOMS ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER IN FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SURFACES FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, FOAM CUPS ARE USED AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTRAINERS AND USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CASES OF SOFT DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OFF FLOOR. FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL SPILLS NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND REAR STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.
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Sep 6, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: (7-38-010A) OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING MONEY AT THE REGISTER, THEN WENT BACK TO PREPARING A FOOD ORDER OF 'NAAN', IN THE KITCHEN, WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT EVERY CHANGE IN TASKS.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: (7-38-030) OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE AT THE 3-COMP SINK SOAPING, WASHING & RINSING UTENSILS & EQUIPMENT AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THIS SINK, WITHOUT THE SANITIZING STEP (BEFORE AIR DRYING). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET-UP THE SINK FOR WASH, RINSE & SANITIZE, WITH 100 PPM CHLORINE (HOUSE SANITIZER).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: COOLER SHELVES & DRY STORAGE SHELVES BY THE MICROWAVE; GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS; FAN GUARDS. CONDENSERS & COMPRESSORS OF ALL COOLERS; INTERIOR WALL PANEL OF COOLER DOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS OF THE KITCHEN & BEHIND STEAMTABLE; FILTERS & ALL ATTACHMENTS TO THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF FRYER ,MUST BE FREE OF DUST, GREASE OR FOOD DEBRIS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT ALL COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 16, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE USED CARPETING PADDING AND SHELVES STORED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING.
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Aug 9, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN THE COOLER ABOVE AN OPEN BOX OF TOMATOES. ALSO OBSERVED BLOOD FROM MEAT ON A BAG USED TO STORE FROZEN FISH. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED ON PROPER FOOD STORAGE PROCEDURES FOR RAW, COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 75# OF FOOD WORTH $300. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS AND MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WHICH ARE NOT DURABLE AND ARE NOT FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. OBSERVED A BAG OF POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA TOUCHING A DIRTY MOP. OBSERVED PEPPERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE DIRTY WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED FROZEN FISH STORED OUT OF THE BAG IN THE FREEZER TOUCHING UNCLEAN AND CONTAMINATED SURFACES. OBSERVED YOGURT AND SAUCES STORED IN MILK JUGS. OBSERVED ONCOVERED SAMOSAS STORED IN THE CHEST FREEZER. OBSERVED SAUCES STORED IN CHEMICAL BUCKETS LABELED AS DISH DETERGENT. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES INSIDE OF THE DINING AND PREP AREAS OF THE RESTAURANT. THE DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT WERE KEPT OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION AND THE GAPS IN THE SCREEN DOORS WERE LARGE ENOUGH TO ALLOW ENTRY OF THE FLIES. MANAGEMENT CLOSED THE DOORS TO THE RESTAURANT WHEN THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH THEIR CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AND RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #381292 ON 3/16/11 NOT CORRECTED: 30/01- All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS. 32/01- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED PARTICLEBOARD SHELVING BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED SINK VANITY IN THE PREP AREA WITH A STAINLESS STEEL SINK. 33/01- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, TOP AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 34/01 - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE DOORS TO THE WASHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT, PREP TABLES, AREA UNDER STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND WALL SHELVES.
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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. CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE RESTROOMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 16, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN GROCERY BAGS ABOVE RAW GOAT MEAT AND FISH. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DRIPPING BLOOD ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GROCERY BAGS, INSIDE OF THE COOLER AND ON THE WIRE RACKS IN THE COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED CHICKEN WRAPPED IN FOIL INSIDE OF A BOX OF FROZEN CORN. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 90# OF FOOD WORTH $350. DISCUSSED FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES WITH THE MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED A HAIR INSIDE OF A CUP OF YOGURT THAT WAS ON A TRAY TO BE SERVED TO A CUSTOMER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CUP OF YOGURT. DISCUSSED PRACTICE OF WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/12/10 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. A SUMMARY FROM 1/5/10 WAS POSTED ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COUNTER. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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. REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED PARTICLEBOARD SHELVING BELOW THE FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED SINK VANITY IN THE PREP AREA WITH A STAINLESS STEEL SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, TOP AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE DOORS TO THE WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM OR STORE IT OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Jan 5, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pakeeza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pakeeza on file is from Jul 7, 2015. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pakeeza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pakeeza.
Has Pakeeza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pakeeza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pakeeza 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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