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PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA

2600 S WALLACE ST · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643466

Location recorded for this inspection · PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA · 2600 S WALLACE ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE GREASE, FLOUR AND OTHER MATTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE FLOOR WHERE IT IS SINKING IN.

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Inspection history

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Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641008

Location recorded for this inspection · PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA · 2600 S WALLACE ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL, MEAT SLICER AND STOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE GREASE, FLOUR AND OTHER MATTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE FLOOR WHERE IT IS SINKING IN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640637

Location recorded for this inspection · PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA · 2600 S WALLACE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40-50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL, MEAT SLICER AND STOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE GREASE, FLOUR AND OTHER MATTER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE FLOOR WHERE IT IS SINKING IN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626404

Location recorded for this inspection · PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA · 2600 S WALLACE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626005

Location recorded for this inspection · PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA · 2600 S WALLACE ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. IMPROPER: BEEF 50.1F AND CHICKEN AT 48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 55.1F AT COLD HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: "OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALOND WALLS OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607573

Location recorded for this inspection · PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA · 2600 S WALLACE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHSING SINK IN DESIGNATED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. THERE AS A METAL PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. SLICED TOMATOES (55.5F), SHREDDED LETTUCE (57.9F), CHEESE (52.7F) ALL FOUND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. ALL FOODS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATELY 35LBS AT $130 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. OBSERVED TWO BOXES OF RAW CHICKEN AND ONE PACKAGE OF POT ROAST BEING THAWED ON A PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING AND AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON THE FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISPOSABLE SPOONS AND FORKS NOT INVERTED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ALL THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CREVICES OF THE OUTERIOR AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH DRIED, FOOD LIQUID BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE LOWER OPENING OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT MENTIONED FLOORS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND BRICK WALL NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT THIS TIME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595374

Location recorded for this inspection · PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA · 2600 S WALLACE ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE HANDLE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER BROKEN EXPOSING SHARP EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND OR PROTECT EMPLOYEES FROM POSSIBLE HARM WHEN CLEANING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BADLY WORN AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING TWO SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA ON THE HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO KEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FROM FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE BRICK WALL JUST RIGHT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585230

Location recorded for this inspection · PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA · 2600 S WALLACE ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON WALLS AND FLOORS AND WALLS IN RREP AREA NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564672

Location recorded for this inspection · PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA · 2600 S WALLACE ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561442

Location recorded for this inspection · PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA · 2600 S WALLACE ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DRIPPING ON SIDES OF TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560086

Location recorded for this inspection · PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA · 2600 S WALLACE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN STAIRWAY GOING TO THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED NESTING MATERIAL AND DROPPING. APPROX 20-25 DROPPINGS NOTED. OBSERVED SEVERAL DAMAGED GLUE BOARDS ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DRIPPING ON SIDES OF TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545311

Location recorded for this inspection · PUNKY'S PIZZA AND PASTA · 2600 S WALLACE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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