Patio Theatre

6008 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Other
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2017
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Patio Theatre, the earliest from 2011. On Apr 17, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Patio Theatre is from Apr 17, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up five times.

Patio Theatre's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2017
Routine
8 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 FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM AND SIDE OF ALL DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEN'S WASHROOM FLOOR BY TOILET BOWLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FINISH UNFINISHED FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.--------MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH/AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN WALL INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.--------MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALL AND CEILING AROUND PIPES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB ABOVE FRONT PREP AND ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK FAUCET INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.--------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH LITTER AND SOME UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Mar 22, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND UTENSIL WASHING ROOM. ALSO LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND RADIATOR UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WALL IN REAR STORAGE ROOM OF CONCESSION STAND. MUST FINISH WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN UTENSIL WASHING ROOM ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BARELY REACHES 2 END COMPARTMENTS, WATER RUNS DOWN SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LONGER FAUCET NECK. MISSING 2 SINK STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS/ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND BETTER MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 17, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA STILL WITHOUT EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR WASHING HANDS. MENU HAS EXPANDED BEYOND WHAT WAS APPROVED BY CDPH ON 5/19/11 TO INCLUDE EMPANADAS, PIZZA ETC. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSSURE OR REMOVE ALL UNAPPROVED EQUIPEMNT AND MENU ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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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 OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS, IN VARIOUS AREAS: DISH WASHING AREA, SERVICE/PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME, MUST PROVIDE UPON REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN ALL BATHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Mar 15, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA WITHOUT EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR WASHING HANDS. MENU HAS EXPANDED BEYOND WHAT WAS APPROVED BY CDPH ON 5/19/11 TO INCLUDE EMPANADAS, PIZZA ETC. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSSURE OR REMOVE ALL UNAPPROVED EQUIPMENT AND MENU ITEMS. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA HAS NO RUNNING HOT WATER, INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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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 OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS, IN VARIOUS AREAS: DISH WASHING AREA, SERVICE/PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL EFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME, MUST PROVIDE UPON REINSPECTION. 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 FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE 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 AND PREPARED, WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AND AVAILABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION (5/19/11) SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING. INSTRUCTED THAT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010 (B)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN ALL BATHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS NOT POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS AT EVERY ENTRY AMD OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED, PER CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANACE 7-32-020A. FIRST OFFENSE IN 2016.
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May 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 29, 2011
License
8 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: Pest control logbook not provided or maintained or premises. Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rodent droppings in rear of concession stand. Instructed to have a licensed pest control company service premises and provided logbook with all required documents. Must rodent proof and seal front and side entry doors to prevent rodent and insect entry.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Raw wood storage shelves not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface to be easily cleanable and non-absorbant.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Ice machine not maintained or cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize interior ice machine and all parts. Theater seating area not maintained. Instructed to detail clean along sides of openings in walls.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors through-out premises not maintained or sealed. Instructed to detail clean carpet, floors and seal in storage rooms, concession stand, women's toilet room, basement and prep areas. Must remove excessive/standing water in basement.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair walls in basement to prevent seepage. Must remove peeling paint on walls and reseal and repaint walls. Must seal all holes and openings walls. Walls and ceiling in prep area not maintained. Instructed to finish walls and ceiling in prep area and utensil washing room. Walls and ceiling must be light in color, smooth and easily cleanable. Baseboard in concession and storage not sealed. Instructed to seal all holes and openings at baseboard.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded above concession stands and in utensil washing room. Instructed to shield all light bulbs.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not provided in all (4) toilet rooms. Instructed to repair exhaust fans, install mechanical ventilation or have window that is openable and screeened. Three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to install grease trap, replace three compartment sink or weld (smooth) seams and rear right side to prevent leak. Install drainboard at 3 compartment sink. Toilet rooms, in rear and projection room, fixtures not maintained. Instructed to repair fixtures or remove. Must install exposed handsink in concession stand with hot and cold running water. Provide hot running water to mop sinks. Provide cold water to exposed handsink in utensil washing room.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles and clutter stored in all storage rooms, office closets and prep/storage areas. Instructed to remove all unused articles, detail clean and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Patio Theatre last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Patio Theatre on file is from Apr 17, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Patio Theatre?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Patio Theatre.

Has Patio Theatre's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Patio Theatre have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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