Pekin House
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2011
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Pekin House four times, with records going back to 2011. Pekin House was last inspected on Aug 10, 2011. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Pekin House is from Aug 10, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Pekin House's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Aug 10, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: remains to be corrected by 9/27/11
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: remains to be corrected by 9/27/11.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: remains to be corrected by 9/27/11.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: remains to be corrected by 9/27/11.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: remains to be corrected by 9/27/11.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: remains to be corrected by 9/27/11.
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Aug 3, 2011
Complaint
7 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 EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS OVER 7 TOTAL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL ,INSIDE THE WASHROOM THAT WAS LOCKED AND HAS NOT BEING USED FOR A LONG TIME. ALSO FOUND DEAD ROACHES AND 4 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND THE WATER HEATER CLOSE TO THE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ROACHES AND CLEAN AND REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE UNUSED WASHROOM AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/27/11.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/27/11.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/27/11.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/27/11.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/27/11.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/27/11.
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Jul 8, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Jun 27, 2011
Routine
10 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 EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY GOING TO THE OUTSIDE DOOR, OVER 10 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 30826 DATED 9/4/09. #32-TABLE TOP CAN OPENER,MUST CLEAN,REMOVED RUST AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE. INTERIOR OF BOTH LINE COOLERS AND TALL REACH IN COOLER SHELVINGS DIRTY AND RUSTY. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #35-HOLE IN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,SEALED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE ,CHANGED TILES. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DINING AREA, WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND RAW FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER,MUST HAVE A LABEL. ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN, OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.CLEAN ALL THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS LID AND EXTERIOR, AND SPICES CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN ALL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES. CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER UNDER THE WIRE RACKS, NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR NOT MAINAINED. WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. MUST RE-ADJUST THE THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST VISIBLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE INSIDE THE CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL THE CLUTTER IN THE KITCHEN, IN FRONT OF THE PREP TABLE AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES (UNUSED SCALE, EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS, TOOLS,ELECTRICAL WIRE,ETC ETC. DISCARD ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENTS,ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE. ALSO STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE ORGANIZE,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AND CLEAN IN DETAIL THE ROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORED WASHCLOTH FOR CLEANING THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AN DINING TABLES ON A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pekin House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pekin House on file is from Aug 10, 2011. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pekin House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pekin House.
Has Pekin House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pekin House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pekin House 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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