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Pinstripes

435 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2015
100
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Pinstripes's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 12, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

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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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2014
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP AREA INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR BOWLING AREA WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED A WASHBOWL INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM WITHOUT RUNNING HOT WATER. ALSO OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BEVERAGE STATION WITHOUT RUNNING COLD WATER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND RESTROOMS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 56 INCH OPENING AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)
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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: OBSERVED BASEMENT EXTERIOR WALL NOT COMPLETE WITH 3 FOOT OPENINGS WHERE DOORS WILL BE INSTALLED. ALSO OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOORS TO COMMON SPACES OF THE BUILDING WITH 1 INCH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOORS, WEATHER STRIPPING AND COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR WALLS TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BAR AND BASEMENT BEVERAGE STATION WITHOUT BASEBOARD COVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD COVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT BEVERAGE STATION AND AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER THE BASEMENT BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pinstripes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pinstripes on file is from Jan 12, 2015. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Pinstripes' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pinstripes have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pinstripes 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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