Portage Theater
Last inspected: Nov 16, 2017
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Portage Theater, the earliest from 2010. On Nov 16, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Portage Theater dates to Nov 16, 2017.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Nov 16, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. CRACKED CEILING IN THE FRONT ABOVE THE POP CORN MACHINE AND PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR REPLACE WITH SHATTERED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET HOT AND COLD HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Nov 8, 2017
Routine
7 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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOF. BOTTOM OF THE DOORS WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE. ONLY ONE INSPECTION REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2017. MANAGER STATED PEST CONTROL COMES EVERY MONTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO TEST KITS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIR OF THE STAGE AND UNDER THE STAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED CEILING IN THE FRONT ABOVE THE POP CORN MACHINE AND PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR REPLACE WITH SHATTERED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET HOT AND COLD HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR, DEBRIS,CONTRACTION MATERIALS, GARBAGE BAG ETC. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBOR AGE.
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Nov 18, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found several dry storage items (bottled water, cleaning supplies, etc.) stored directly on the floor throughout facility. Must elevate all items at lease 6 inches to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must have proof of food handler certification for all food handlers for next inspection.
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Jul 7, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNEVEN WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
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Dec 2, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cabinets in women's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged shelf and detail clean. Storage shelves under concession counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor through out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floors and repaint floors in kitchen.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to remove peeling paint, seal holes and openings and repaint walls. Replace all damaged and water stained ceiling tile. Ventilation covers in toilet room not clean. Instructed to detail clean.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored on second floor projection booth. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Portage Theater last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Portage Theater on file is from Nov 16, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Portage Theater?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Portage Theater.
Has Portage Theater's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Portage Theater have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Portage Theater 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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