Porretta's Restaurant Inc — Porretta's Banquets
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Porretta's Restaurant Inc — Porretta's Banquets, the earliest from 2010. On Mar 12, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 12, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT LEADING FROM OVEN TO HOOD DISCONNECTED FROM OVEN TO HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RECONNECT DUCT TO HOOD. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE OR SHOW WHERE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AT SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM IST SECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CEILING TILES CORE VIOLATION
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Aug 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS OR MAGNETIC KNIFE STRIP FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE (NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Jul 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 05/26/2015, REPORT # 1546406, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 34 INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH AND AROUND (2) DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR. 38 INSTRUCTED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND (3) BARS. 41 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED AND LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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May 26, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH AND AROUND (2) DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND (3) BARS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Employee"s bathroom door missing self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving in reach in cooler that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint/ plaster in kitchen prep area, and by exposed hand sink, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing wall tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen shall be provided. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in dining area, 2nd floor bathroom, shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
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Apr 27, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bins not provided with covers in bar area. Instructed to provide covers to protect ice at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after every use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind equipment and corners in bar area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in liquor room has peeling paint. Instructed to strip ceiling and repaint.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation cover in prep area leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent overhead leakage. Ventilation not provided in employees toilet room in basement and not working properly in customers toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fans. Drainline not provided at soda gun holders. Instructed to install drainlines to dispose of liquid waste.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Supplies not properly stored in storage room. Instructed to elevate off the floor and away from wall 6inches.
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Oct 26, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. 2 DRAIN STOPPER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DIRT INSIDE ICE MACHINE,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT,MUST KEEP DRY AND CLEAN;FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT MUST BE COVERED
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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. WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER BASEMENT UNCLEAN,DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE PROVIDED IN 2 LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Porretta's Restaurant Inc — Porretta's Banquets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Porretta's Restaurant Inc — Porretta's Banquets on file is from Mar 12, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Porretta's Restaurant Inc — Porretta's Banquets?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Porretta's Restaurant Inc — Porretta's Banquets.
Has Porretta's Restaurant Inc — Porretta's Banquets' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Porretta's Restaurant Inc — Porretta's Banquets have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Porretta's Restaurant Inc — Porretta's Banquets 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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