The Pit Stop
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged three inspections at The Pit Stop, the earliest from 2016. On Jun 7, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 7, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting The Pit Stop on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 7, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SHAKE MACHINE AND DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE, IN REAR STORAGE, PREP, AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 18, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SHAKE MACHINE AND DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE, IN REAR STORAGE, PREP, AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 11, 2016
License
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REAR REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 62.8F. ALL COOLERS MUST BE OPERABLE AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL-OBSERVED GREASE TRAP OF 2-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AND DRAINING INTO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER AND PROPERLY CONNECT WASTE LINES AND DRAIN LINES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 HOLE RUSTED IN BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FRONT COUNTER NEAR ICE CREAM FREEZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED-OBSERVED OPENING IN LEFT SEAM OF LEFT COMPARTMENT AND WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WELD SEAMS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SHAKE MACHINE AND DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE, IN REAR STORAGE, PREP, AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Pit Stop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Pit Stop on file is from Jun 7, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Pit Stop?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Pit Stop.
Has The Pit Stop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Pit Stop have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Pit Stop 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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