Pinkys Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 7, 2021
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Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Pinkys Restaurant stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 7, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Pinkys Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 7, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Dec 7, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS ON THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT PEPSI COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, CLEAN GREASE AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE FRYER IN THE PREP AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK, AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WHITE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 12, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN SAMPLE POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (GYRO SAUCE, DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT-BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE AREA.
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Feb 28, 2018
Complaint
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: RAGS PLACED UNDER PANS. WALLS AROUND FRYERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Oct 11, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUCE, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATED LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL BY THE DOOR WAY AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUCE, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING TONGS BEING STORED ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATED LOCATED INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED WALL TILES LOCATED BY THE CAN OPENER THAT IS MOUNTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter storage unit shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Cooler door gaskets in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tiles, walls in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken light shields in rear prep area, shall be replaced, light shields that were missing end caps in rear kitchen storage area, shall be provided.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Employee was not wearing beard guard, must provide beard guard to all employees that had beards.
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Mar 4, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 2-CEILING LIGHTS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SHIELED.MUST INSTALL LIGHTSHIELDS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY 1-EMPLOYEE WITH THE STATES NEW FOOD CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ,(3)BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Nov 6, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN DISH WASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, SEVERAL DEAD ONES TOO, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MOP BUCKET STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Aug 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFREIGERATION THERMOMETER TUCKED IN REAR OF COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN THE WARMEST PART WHERE IT CAN BE EASILY MONITORED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES CLOTHING ARTICLES STORED ON CAN FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Dec 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT BOTH GRILLING STATIONS.
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Apr 3, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK COLD WATER PRESSURE AT PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES CLOTHINGS STORED AT FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Feb 7, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD-REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS TO REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 26, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL KNIVES STORED IN A WALL KNIFE RACK MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED BEFORE STORING TO DRY. KNIFE RACK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN BY 3-COMP. SINK NEED DETAILED CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Oct 11, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Oct 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: 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. FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER PREP TABLES AND INSIDE COOLER GASKETS, ALSO FOUND 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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 ALL BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS DOORS THROUGH OUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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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 RELOCATE KNIVES HOLDER FROM THE SIDE OF HAND SINK CABINET TO AN AREA WITH NO POSSIBILITY FOR CONTAMINATION.
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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. GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. DEAD COCKROACHES FOUND ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. WALL BASE COVERING BEHIND FRYER NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY ALLOWING FOOD AND GREASE TO BE TRAPPED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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. LEAKY FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Feb 4, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pinkys Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pinkys Restaurant on file is from Dec 7, 2021. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pinkys Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pinkys Restaurant.
Has Pinkys Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pinkys Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pinkys Restaurant 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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