The New Pindos Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2017
86
Score
The New Pindos Restaurant appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 11, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The New Pindos Restaurant's record stops at Aug 11, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
The New Pindos Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER, AND REAR PREP CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FRYER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE LOWER PIPE OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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86
Sep 26, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE COOK'S LINE PREP COOLER HELD ON TO THE DOOR WITH TAPE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS. REPAIR THE DOOR INSIDE OF THE DESSERT CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOK'S LINE. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WATER LINE FROM THE DISHMACHINE INTO THE WALL. REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Sep 15, 2016
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: OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR, UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN BOXES OF STOCK AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1567182 ON 9/4/15 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER, SURFACE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. 36 - LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN PREP LINE AND LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE COOK'S LINE PREP COOLER HELD ON TO THE DOOR WITH TAPE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS. REPAIR THE DOOR INSIDE OF THE DESSERT CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOK'S LINE. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. REPAIR THE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WATER LINE FROM THE DISHMACHINE INTO THE WALL. REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE BROKEN VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Sep 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER, SURFACE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN PREP LINE AND LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WOMENS TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE ALL FROZEN CONDENSATE AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SPLASHGUARDS ON SIDES OF SODA DISPENSER. REMOVE AND INSTALL PROPER SPLASH GUARDS. ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DISH MACHINE. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Apr 14, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER TO ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK FOR ENTIRE RESTAURANT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW HAMBURGER PATTY'S STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT SLICED FRUIT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE RAW MEAT ON BOTTOM SHELF TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH EXPOSED STYROFOAM AND PEELING PLASTIC COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN LARGE ATTACHED CAN OPENER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK WITHIN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD WATER AT MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CHECK ALL THERMOMETERS REGULARLY TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN KITCHEN AND SERVICE AREA ON COUNTERS NOT IN SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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Mar 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN RAER AND INSIDE CHEST PREP COOLER BEHIND REAR PREP AREA
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Sep 14, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 3, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND CLEAN HOOD IN BACK AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Jun 28, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE INTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM HAS BLACK MOLD, RUST AND LIME BUILDUP. MANAGER REMOVED THE ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE UNIT DURING THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 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: FOUND THE EAST FRONT ENTRY DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND THE BACK DOOR HAS A ONE HALF INCH GAP. BOTH DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND CLEAN HOOD IN BACK AREA ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS HAS DUST BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
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Aug 16, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME. LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AND LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
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Dec 3, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 26, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED TO VIEW.MUST POST & DISPLAY FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #456122 1/6/09 NOT CORRECTED #30 MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER.#32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE EXPOSED INSULATION ON CHEST FREEZER LID,MISSING HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER.#33 MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES,WHEEL BASES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.#34 MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.#35MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS& CEILINGS .MUST REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN CEILING IN PREP AREA.#38 MUST PROVIDE MISSING SUMP PUMP LID,DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST REMOVE KNIVES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT,MULTIUSE UTENSILS STORED PROPERLY(ALL SILVERWARE).
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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 REMOVE FOIL FROM UPPER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA,REMOVE RUST FROM REAR 2- DOOR COOLER SHELVING UNITS & PARTS.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS.
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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.MUST CLEAN UNUSED COOLER IN PREP AREA,ROLLING CARTS,STEAM TABLE,LIGHT SHIELDS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FANGUARD COVERS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ALL DISH RACKS ,SHAKE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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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 REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES AT BOOTH SEATING IN DINING AREA,REAR PREP & DRY FOOD STORAGE ON 1ST FL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FREEZERS & COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The New Pindos Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The New Pindos Restaurant on file is from Aug 11, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The New Pindos Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at The New Pindos Restaurant.
Has The New Pindos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The New Pindos Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The New Pindos Restaurant 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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