Patino's Grill
Last inspected: Mar 7, 2017
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Patino's Grill stretching back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 7, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 7, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Patino's Grill is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER INTERIOR WITH ICE BUILD UP BEHIND LEFT SIDE DOOR. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON STAND UP PEPSI REACH IN COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR RAILS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANKS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR.
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Mar 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI, DEAD INSECTS AND SPIDER WEBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA.FOUND MOP SINK NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE MOP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED. FOUND VARIOUS TOWELS SITTING ON COUNTER TOPS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Apr 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,INTERIOR OF POTATO PEELER MOUNTED ON WALL,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DUE TO SMALL LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.(NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 30, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER KITCHEN PREP AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,
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Mar 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED, PREPARED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARD AND INTERIOR OF KITCHEN FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
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May 29, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DUE TO LEAK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK OR REMOVE THE THREAD ON THE FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Patino's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Patino's Grill on file is from Mar 7, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Patino's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Patino's Grill.
Has Patino's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Patino's Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Patino's 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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