Porkchop
Last inspected: Sep 7, 2017
95
Score
Porkchop appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 7, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Porkchop dates to Sep 7, 2017.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Porkchop's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Sep 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT AND RIGHT KNOBS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 31, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70LBS OF PULLED PORK AT 108.4-111.9F ON THE PREP TABLE, 4LBS OF BACON AT 47.7F INSIDE OF THE TALL 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2LBS OF RIBS AT 52.5F INSIDE OF THE SMALL 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANANGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 76LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $650. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL 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 APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, BOXES AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES COMING FROM INSIDE OF A BOX OF SPOILED CABBAGE ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK AND 6 LIVE FUIT FLIES ON THE RESTROOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PULLED PORK, RIBS, GUMBO, MACARONI & CHEESE, ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT AND RIGHT KNOBS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PORK BRISKET AT 94.2-112.7F ON THE PREP TABLE INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA, 50LBS OF CHICKEN AT 54.0-72.3F THAWING INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD FOOD AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140.0F OR ABOVE AND TO THAT INSIDE OF A COOLER, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW OR IN THE COOKING PROCESS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 70LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $400. 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: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RIBS, PORK, COLE SLAW) ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITARY HAND DRYING METHOD FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SANITARY HAND DRYING METHOD IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AN ACCUMULATED THICK LAYER OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED SOOT, CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE CEILING VENT INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WASTE PIPE LEAKING AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Oct 24, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2016
Routine
5 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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLOOR PLATE AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IS MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED, FOOD INCRUSTED AND ACCUMULATED ON POTATO CUTTER. 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: STANDING WATER BEHIND STAND UP COOLER, TRASH AND FOO DEBRIS ALSO NOTED, INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED, FOOD DEBRIS IN DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 10LBS OF GUMBO AT 52.4F, GUMBO STORED IN A LARGE CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP AT 40F OR LWOER, 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $40. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEM STORED NEXT TO FOOD UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jan 15, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jan 2, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT RUNNING WATER, HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR A HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR AND GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR BEVERAGE AIR PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR DOOR AND GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES AND/OR THRESHOLD MISSING BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOM. INBSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING RESTROOM DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED AT THE FRONT AND BACK DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO POST NO SMOKING SIGNS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Porkchop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Porkchop on file is from Sep 7, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Porkchop?
Across the inspection record, “potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Porkchop.
Has Porkchop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Porkchop have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Porkchop 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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