PINSTRIPES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED A PREP AREA INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR BOWLING AREA WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED A WASHBOWL INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR RESTROOM WITHOUT RUNNING HOT WATER. ALSO OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BEVERAGE STATION WITHOUT RUNNING COLD WATER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND RESTROOMS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A 56 INCH OPENING AT THE PIZZA PREP AREA THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING THE PREP AREA. 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT EXTERIOR WALL NOT COMPLETE WITH 3 FOOT OPENINGS WHERE DOORS WILL BE INSTALLED. ALSO OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOORS TO COMMON SPACES OF THE BUILDING WITH 1 INCH OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOORS, WEATHER STRIPPING AND COMPLETE THE EXTERIOR WALLS TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOFED EXTERIOR DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT BEVERAGE STATION AND AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE FLOOR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A 1 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BAR AND BASEMENT BEVERAGE STATION WITHOUT BASEBOARD COVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD COVING.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER THE BASEMENT BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER THE BASEMENT BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.