Pawel Inc — Paul Zakopane Harnas

2943 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Other
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Pawel Inc — Paul Zakopane Harnas, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pawel Inc — Paul Zakopane Harnas dates to Mar 18, 2011.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food in original container, properly labeled”, showing up two times.

Pawel Inc — Paul Zakopane Harnas' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER; ALSO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Mar 9, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING, RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK, USING 100PPM CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS INSIDE DISH WASHING AREA, ABOUT 25 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO ABOUT ANOTHER 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER; ALSO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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 REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, MEAT SLICER, MICROWAVE OVENS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, ETC..INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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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. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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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. MUST REPAIR SOUTH WALL BEHIND MOP SINK AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DINING AND BAR AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER MOP SINK.
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May 14, 2010
Complaint
5 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.OBSERVED THE FRONT COOLER/FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREA FLOORS NOT CLEAN FRONT BAR, AND BREAD CUTTING. INSTRUCTED TO 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.OBSERVED A 3 FOOT SECTION OF WALL COVING UN-ATTACHED IN LADIES RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / RE-ATTACH.
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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.OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING SHIELD.
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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.OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR YARD ie.BOXES, PLASTIC BUCKETS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pawel Inc — Paul Zakopane Harnas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pawel Inc — Paul Zakopane Harnas on file is from Mar 18, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pawel Inc — Paul Zakopane Harnas?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pawel Inc — Paul Zakopane Harnas.

Has Pawel Inc — Paul Zakopane Harnas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pawel Inc — Paul Zakopane Harnas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pawel Inc — Paul Zakopane Harnas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.