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The Picnic Basket

4102 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
American
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

The Picnic Basket has been inspected three times since 2017. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at The Picnic Basket is from Dec 5, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR TOP OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE 2 STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Aug 15, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2017
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
11
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA.
16
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: PROVIDE OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL METAL DUMPSTER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
19
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN FOR WASTE DISPOSAL INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
27
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES (DINING AREA, BASEMENT,REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA) MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND THE CEILING THRU-OUT BASEMENT THAT WILL BE USE FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER/LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Picnic Basket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Picnic Basket on file is from Dec 5, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Picnic Basket?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Picnic Basket.

Has The Picnic Basket's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Picnic Basket have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Picnic Basket 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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