Pauline's Restaurant

1754 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
American
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2010
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Pauline's Restaurant. On Feb 24, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 24, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap.

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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2010
Complaint
7 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. REMOVE GRIME FROM EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, UNDER AND BEHIND, INCLUDE CONNECTING PIPES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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 FLOORS THROUGHTOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME AND DEBRIS WITH FOCUS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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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. INADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WARMER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. NO HOOD VENT FOR COOKER/WARMER IN REAR. REMOVE COOKER OR PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION. LEAKS UNDER FRONT HANDWASHING AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPAIRED. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR CLOTHES WASHING MACHINE IN REAR. MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE PROOF BY DOCUMENTATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER IN REAR WALK IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE HERE AND WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pauline's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pauline's Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2010. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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