Pork and Mindy's
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, Pork and Mindy's has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Pork and Mindy's is from Nov 13, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pork and Mindy's trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SWEET POTATO SALAD, RANCH DRESSING, AIOLI, ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS WITH A MAXIMUM 0F 7 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.11 NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) AND SOUS VIDE COOKING OF ROP FOODS. OBSERVED ROP FOOD (PORK) IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES THAT WAS TURNED ON. ALSO OBSERVED ROP FOOD (PORK) BEING COOKED SOUS VIDE DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ROP FOOD THAT WAS PACKAGED ONSITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN AND ALL COOKED SOUS VIDE FOOD BEING PREPARED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $500. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN ONSITE BEFORE USING THE VACUUM PACKAGER AND THE SOUS VIDE MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: 8-103.11 NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FROM CDPH FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS SUCH AS ROP PACKAGING AND SOUS VIDE COOKING OF ROP FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH BEFORE USING THESE PROCESSING METHODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Mar 30, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed a black, mold-like substance on the interior contact surfaces of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE ON FOOD RACKS AND OVEN AT THE REAR PREP AREA. 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: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Mar 24, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF ASSORTED CONTAINERS OF PULLED PORK TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 112.8F TO 132.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $126.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND HANDLED (CHICKEN, PORK, SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Dec 21, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pork and Mindy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pork and Mindy's on file is from Nov 13, 2018. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pork and Mindy's?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pork and Mindy's.
Has Pork and Mindy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pork and Mindy's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pork and Mindy's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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