Pink Monkey / New York Strip
Last inspected: Nov 27, 2019
86
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Pink Monkey / New York Strip, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 27, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Pink Monkey / New York Strip is from Nov 27, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pink Monkey / New York Strip is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 27, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS AT THE KITCHEN SERVING AREA STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THAT EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Nov 25, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH NO HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED THAT THE ONE-COMP SINK MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD BE SOAP AND HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA, NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD BE SOME FORM OF HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATION ABOVE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED. REPORT DATED 10/29/2018, INSPECTION #2201211. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS AT THE KITCHEN SERVING AREA STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THAT EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Oct 29, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4.602.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.205.15 MUST REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 1-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA, AND UNDER KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 13, 2017
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULITIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON ICE STORAGE BINS,SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER,MEAT SLICER,POTATOE PEELER,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINET,UNUSED COOLER,CUTTING BOARD,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BAR,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND FLOOR MIXER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA ,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DANCERS TOILET ROOM,NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Oct 30, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE THICK PINK AND WHITE SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULITIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON ICE STORAGE BINS,SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER,MEAT SLICER,POTATOE PEELER,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINET,UNUSED COOLER,CUTTING BOARD,PREP TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BAR,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND FLOOR MIXER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA ,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN DANCERS TOILET ROOM,NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER
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Nov 17, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER MENS RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.
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Oct 27, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER'S ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING DISCONNECTED UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER FLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT TEMPERED WATER AT THE CUSTOMER MEN'S RESTROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEMPERED HOT WATER IN THE RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN WITH BUILD UP AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS INSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER MENS RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED ORGANIC AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKING: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE BASIN AND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 30, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 1DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE VIP ROOM AND INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 2DR COOLER AT MAIN COOKING LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK AT BAR AREA, LEAKS AT FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER HANDLES AT BOTH EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND KITCHEN.
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Dec 15, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.
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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. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE AND SODA GUN HOLDER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT.
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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. THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE ICE SCOOPS ARE BEING LEFT IN THE ICE BINS AND MACHINE. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Jan 25, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 the walk in cooler fan guards.
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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. Clean the floors around the kitchen drains and use a drain brush down the drains.
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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 the dish room ceilings.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pink Monkey / New York Strip last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pink Monkey / New York Strip on file is from Nov 27, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pink Monkey / New York Strip?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pink Monkey / New York Strip.
Has Pink Monkey / New York Strip's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pink Monkey / New York Strip have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pink Monkey / New York Strip 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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