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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

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434487

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, MEAT SLICER AT PREP TABLE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. SEAL HOLE IN CORNER AREA FACING EAST IN FLOOR IN REAR OF BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SOME AREAS OF WALL IN REAR HAVE PEELING PAINT; REMOVE AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114742

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLERS THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED OR PREPARED IN ANY WAY, OR THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS/FREEZERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) AND THE SODA MACHINE NOZZLES ON THE BEVERAGE STATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL- UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND VENT IN TOILET ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322242

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK, SODA MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE. (CHECK VALVES AT WATERLINE/VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
231258

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT SALADS AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND DEEP FRYERS, PREP SHELVES, SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES, VENT COVERS AND GASKETS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS,WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS AND SINKS, EXTERIOR OF STOVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREAS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THREE COMPARTTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE PANELS AROUND PREP AREA AND NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL JUNCTIONS AND CEILING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT PIPING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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 CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE ITEMS NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. INSTRUCTED FOODHANDLERS TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

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How results compare in ZIP 60616

394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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