Pauline's — Dox's Grill
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2013
74
Score
Public records show six inspections at Pauline's — Dox's Grill stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2013. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Pauline's — Dox's Grill since Jan 29, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND A 5LB BOX OF RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES AND APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF CHOPPED HAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 48-49.9 DEGREES. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $15.00 7LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPEATURE.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ORANGE JUICE/FRUIT PUNCH DISPENSOR WITH MOLD BUILD UP AT NOZZLE DISPENSOR AREA, CONTAINER AND FAN AREA. UNIT IT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL COMPLETELY CLEANED FREE FROM MOLD AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE.
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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 8-10 MOUSE DROPPING AT FRONT COUNTER SEATING AREA. DROPPING NOTED ON LEDGE AND FOOT REST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AT THIS TIME. GARBAGE AREA HAS GARBAGE ON GROUND ALL AROUND CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: TOILET AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. TOILET AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER FILLED SOAP DISPENSOR AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIMES.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 7-24-12 REPORT #1234279 INSP#225. #32 RUSTY SURFACES, #33 ALL FOOD AND NOT FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, #34 FLOORS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEANED, #35 STAIN CEILING TILES, #39 WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED, #42 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
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Aug 3, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NOT FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN EXCEESIVE DEBRIS, INCLUDING: INTERIOROF ALL COOLERS AND COOLER DRAWERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, SIDES OF STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF TRASH RECEPTACLES, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET, ALL ATTACHED PIPING, LEGS, WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF MOTOR AND HARDWARE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME, FREE OF DEBRIS, DUST, ETC
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN BUCKET WITH STANDING, UNCLEAN, MOP WATER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Jul 24, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: EGGS (OVER 2 DOZEN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 74.6F ON COUNTERTOP NEXT TO GRILL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 5 LBS. $25 VALUE.
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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: NUMEROUS LIVE FLIES (OVER 20) NOTED THRU-OUT PREMISES. REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, NUMEROUS HOLES IN SCREEN. ALSO NOTED FRONT DOOR OPEN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, REPLACE SCREEN WITH 1/16 MESH, AND KEEP FRONT DOOR CLOSED OR PROVIDE PROPER SCREEN FOR SUCH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NOT FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN EXCEESIVE DEBRIS, INCLUDING: INTERIOROF ALL COOLERS AND COOLER DRAWERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, SIDES OF STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF TRASH RECEPTACLES, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET, ALL ATTACHED PIPING, LEGS, WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF MOTOR AND HARDWARE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME, FREE OF DEBRIS, DUST, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WORN SURFACES ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN BUCKET WITH STANDING, UNCLEAN, MOP WATER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Dec 28, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: STOVE, SHELVING UNITS, EXTERIOR OF SINKS, AND COUNTERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Correct By: Friday, January 27, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXTERIOR DOORS AND GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS BEHIND COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Correct By: Friday, January 27, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT WALL OF MOP SINK,AND AROUND PIPES IN CEILING.MUST SEAL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. (NEEDS ORDER AND CLEANING)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES.(TOOLS, ETC.)
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Oct 27, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.EXTERIOR DOORS AND GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS BEHIND COUNTER NOT CLEAN.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. OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT WALL OF MOP SINK,AND AROUND PIPES IN CEILING.MUST SEAL.
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Feb 24, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE PAN FOR GREASE BEHIND COUNTER.
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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 DUSTY WALLS IN REAR PREP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pauline's — Dox's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pauline's — Dox's Grill on file is from Jan 29, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pauline's — Dox'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 Pauline's — Dox's Grill.
Has Pauline's — Dox's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pauline's — Dox's Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pauline's — Dox's Grill 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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