Pintaito Gourmet

4315 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Pintaito Gourmet stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 12, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Pintaito Gourmet's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2024
License
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 2, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE/KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE/KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE A SANITIZING SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR TWO OF THE THREE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RECEIVE CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 25, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD GUARD AT COFFEE PREPARATION STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GUARD AT COFFEE PREPARATION STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS MADE AWARE BY THEIR EMPLOYEES INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE/KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE/KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE A SANITIZING SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION(7-38-030)(c). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOODS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF EXTERMINATION LOGS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR TWO OF THE THREE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RECEIVE CERTIFICATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MASKS SIGNAGE POSTED TO INOFRM PATROMS THAT THEY ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS INDOORS, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pintaito Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pintaito Gourmet on file is from Jul 12, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pintaito Gourmet?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pintaito Gourmet.

Has Pintaito Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pintaito Gourmet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pintaito Gourmet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pintaito Gourmet is inspected around two times per year on average.