Patsy's Place

2825 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2011, Patsy's Place has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jun 14, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 14, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Patsy's Place trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 3, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 30 FRUIT FLIES AT MOP SINK AREAS AND BAR AREAS. ALSO, FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES AT MOP SINK AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST ELIMINATE FLIES AND ROACHES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NORT CLEAN UNDER AT MOP SINK AREAS, OUTSIDE REAR EIXT AREAS, AND UNDER BAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jan 13, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A BUMPER GUARD ON THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM, HALLWAY TO WASHROOM, ABOVE THE MOP SINK AND CANNED STORED GOODS.MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN WALL COVING UNDER THE WOMANS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL.
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Sep 18, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND A HOLE WHERE THE WALL MEETS THE CELING ABOVE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR AND MAINTIAN SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN SIDES OF KITCHEN HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES ALONG THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom and remove food splashes at ceiling bar area.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING.
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Sep 19, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF 3COMP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
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May 2, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT.
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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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FLOOR GREASE TRAP AND MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND ICE MACHINE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. PIPING UNDER SAME SINK PROPPED UP WITH RAW WOODEN BLOCKS ON FLOOR. MUST BE CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, BAG AND BOX SODA DISPENSERS AND REAR DRY STORAGE WITH GREASE, SYRUP SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT ENTRANCE TO CLOSET AND KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. DIRTY LINENS FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED, NOT COVERED OR CONTAINED UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Apr 20, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Patsy's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Patsy's Place on file is from Jun 14, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Patsy's Place?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Patsy's Place.

Has Patsy's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Patsy's Place have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Patsy's Place means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.