Pickles Playroom
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Pickles Playroom has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2011. On Mar 2, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pickles Playroom dates to Mar 2, 2018.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST ORGANIZE AND DISCARD ANY UNUSED ITEMS /ARTICLES NOT BEING USE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Jun 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEVERAL HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL THE HOLES AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENTS SUCH AS BROOM,MOP ETC STORED BESIDE THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST STORE THEM IN THE MOP SINK AREA NOT IN THE PREP AREA.
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Oct 20, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLES ON LOWER WEST WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE. OBSERVED ASSORTED SPECIALTY CHICKEN SALAD/HAM & CHEESE/TURKEY SANDWICHES AT 74.7F-76.1F,HUMMUS AT 76.0,F,PASTA SALAD AT 75.1F, ETC..COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 74.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS ASSORTED SPECIALTY TURKEY/HAM & CHEESE,CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES,HUMMUS,PASTA SALADS ETC.AT THIS TIME,THE DISPLAY COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND SEAL HOLES ON LOWER WEST WALL AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG SIDES OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG SIDES OF EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVER IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SUPPLIES STORED ALONG SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Dec 23, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH SURFACE OF THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OVEN ABOVE PREP TABLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT /INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER (2 DOOR)WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Feb 28, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pickles Playroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pickles Playroom on file is from Mar 2, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pickles Playroom?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pickles Playroom.
Has Pickles Playroom's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pickles Playroom have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pickles Playroom means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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