Pork Shoppe
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2016
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Score
Pork Shoppe has been inspected nine times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 7, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Pork Shoppe since Jun 7, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Pork Shoppe scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DOOR GASKETS AT THE REAR 2DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK CLOSET. ALSO THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVING AND SIDES OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE UNDER HEAVY FOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD CRUMBS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT THE REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE MOST REAR HAND SINK TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME OFF THE WALL. ALSO REPAIR WALL COVING FALLING OFF THE WALL. MUST REATTACH.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL NEW EMPLOYEES (FOOD HANDLER'S) WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 3, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: PREMISES WAS ISSUED A BOIL WATER ADVISORY NOTICE ON THURSDAY 2/26/15,BY THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT--------------- UPON ARRIVAL ON THE PREMISES IS OPEN/OPERATING AT THIS TIME. ALSO,FOUND CUSTOMERS DINING INSIDE THE PREMISES DURING THIS INSPECTION. PREMISES IS PREPARING AND COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF,PORK,CHICKEN BBQ)ETC. WITH POSSIBLE CONTAMINATED WATER. ALSO,THE WATER DEPT. HAD SAMPLES TAKEN AND NO RESULTS WERE GIVEN AS OF THIS TIME.. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET AT THE FAR RIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING:MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,POTATO PEELER ON PREP TABLE,ICE MACHINE,DISH MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE KITCHEN AREA AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 2 COOLERS AT WEST WALL.
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Oct 2, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, GREASE BUILT-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP, AND REMOVE MOLDY LOOKING CAULKING BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SMELLY GREASE TRAP BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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May 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE STOVE AND OVEN, TOP BACK PART OF DEEP FRYER, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY,
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Aug 20, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND AND THE SMALL PREP TABLE AND BETWEEN THE OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE FOOD SUPPLY SHELVE. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK,(CAULKING WORN OUT,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND OVEN,TOP BACK PART OF THE DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM PART OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH RAW MEAT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REPAIR. INSTALL BASEBOARD/ 4" COVING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE TO THE FOOD SUPPLY SHELVE. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Aug 13, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL IN PLAIN VIEW. MANAGER HAS STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND IT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #670623 DATED 02/17/12. #34- MUST SEAL FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN. #35- MUST SEAL OPENING ON THE WALLS INSIDE MOP SINK CLOSET. #37- MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND AND THE SMALL PREP TABLE AND BETWEEN THE OTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE FOOD SUPPLY SHELVE. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK,(CAULKING WORN OUT,WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND OVEN,TOP BACK PART OF THE DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM PART OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH RAW MEAT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REPAIR. INSTALL BASEBOARD/ 4" COVING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE TO THE FOOD SUPPLY SHELVE. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Feb 17, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF ABOUT 10 LBS RANGING FROM 55.7F-58.9F. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER STATED, BEEF WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. BEEF DISCARDED, V=$120.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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 BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT HOT LINE.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS AND TAPE FROM STORAGE UNIT.
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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. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO RESEAL FLOOR SAME AREA.
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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. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES SAME AREA, SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS INSIDE MOP CLOSET, AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 15, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pork Shoppe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pork Shoppe on file is from Jun 7, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pork Shoppe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pork Shoppe.
Has Pork Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pork Shoppe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pork Shoppe 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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