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PAULINES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PAULINES (AKA: PAULINE'S) 1752-1754 W BALMORAL AVE, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
July 2, 2015 Canvass License #2137953
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN DISCOLORATION IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. OBSERVED PINK DISCOLORATION ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT ALSO IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY TURNED OFF THE MACHINE AND BURNED THE REMAINING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. EMPIRE ICE WAS ONSITE BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION AND DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTEIOR COMPONENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST ELEVATE STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE CAN OPENER SOILED AND NOT SECURELY SCREWED INTO THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE CAN OPENER AND FASTEN THE CAN OPENER HOLSTER INTO THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections