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Restaurant: Dino & Nick
Address: 2035 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60639
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jul 29, 2011

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Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK.------ NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED AS DRAIN STOPPER IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR AREA). MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPER OR FIX.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT (PIZZA DISPLAY UNIT, CHICKEN HOT DISPLAY UNIT).
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED PLASTIC PAN COVER WITH CRACKS AT STEAM TABLE AND IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STAINLESS STEEL COVER.----- MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER IN FOOD PREP AREA.--- MUST RE CAULK AROUND HAND SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS AND MUST REORGANIZE.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, PAPERS ETC. STORED IN STORAGE COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON CEILING AND HAND DRYER INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE PIZZA HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment, cloudy water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Ceiling and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving tile missing in areas and rubber coving away from wall. Instructed to install missing coving tile and re-apply rubber coving.
Can opener, sinks, coolers, prep tables, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Condensation leaking from ceiling in prep and storage area. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Three compartment sink drainline leaking. Instructed to repair to stop leak.
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature at 52.3 F. No potentially hazardous foods being stored at this time. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. 'Held for Inspection' tag placed on cooler.
Food containers in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Grease box not maintained and rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
Light bulbs not working in prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
Thermometer not provided inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace non-working thermometer.
Unnecessary articles stored thru-out premises and unused cooler. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
Bucket used to stored soiled towels. Instructed store all soiled toewls in sanitizing solution and properly store to prevent insects.

Can opener, sinks, coolers, prep tables, cooking equipment, exhaust hood and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Ceiling and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving tile missing in areas and rubber coving away from wall. Instructed to install missing coving tile and re-apply rubber coving.
Condensation leaking from ceiling in prep and storage area. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Three compartment sink drainline leaking. Instructed to repair to stop leak.
Previous serious violation not corrected: -07-22-2011, report# 557458: -24 Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, cloudy oily water with food particles coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.
Unnecessary articles stored thru-out premises and unused cooler. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
Grease box not maintained and rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
Thermometer not provided inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to replace non-working thermometer.
Food containers in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
Light bulbs not working in prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
Bucket used to stored soiled towels. Instructed store all soiled toewls in sanitizing solution and properly store to prevent insects.
Violation has been upgraded
'Held for Inspection' placed on cooler 07-22-2011.

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