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PLUSH PUP

5344 N CUMBERLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60656

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PLUSH PUP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645322

Location recorded for this inspection · PLUSH PUP · 5344 N CUMBERLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424401

Location recorded for this inspection · PLUSH PUP · 5344 N CUMBERLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHLEVES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN CAULK BETWEEN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN CAULK AT SAID AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360671

Location recorded for this inspection · PLUSH PUP · 5344 N CUMBERLAND AVE

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: ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND REPAINT STEAM TABLE SHELF AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH HEAVY GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST BUILD-UP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360418

Location recorded for this inspection · PLUSH PUP · 5344 N CUMBERLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1106230, DATE: 05-01-2012. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD THAT ARE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. #38 - NO FAUCET IS PROVIDED ABOVE TOP LOADER YOGURT MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.TO BE ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.FAUCET MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE PLUMBING CITY CODE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SHELF ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT STEAM TABLE SHELF AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH HEAVY GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST BUILD-UP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE LINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD DISPLAY COOLER (FRONT SERVICE LINE).

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106257

Location recorded for this inspection · PLUSH PUP · 5344 N CUMBERLAND AVE

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: PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD THAT ARE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLR

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE COOKED RICE ON THE STEAM TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO SERVE FOOD.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, SPECIALLY CORNERS,ENCRUSTED FOOD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO FAUCET IS PROVIDED ABOVE TOP LOADER YOGURT MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.TO BE ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.FAUCET MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE PLUMBING CODE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR INSIDE ONE DOOR COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA, INCLUDED MANAGERS AND OWNERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106230

Location recorded for this inspection · PLUSH PUP · 5344 N CUMBERLAND AVE

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: PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD THAT ARE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE COOKED RICE ON THE STEAM TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO SERVE FOOD.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, SPECIALLY CORNERS,ENCRUSTED FOOD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO FAUCET IS PROVIDED ABOVE TOP LOADER YOGURT MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.TO BE ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.FAUCET MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE PLUMBING CITY CODE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR INSIDE ONE DOOR COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAIN ANT IN PREP AREA, INCLUDED MANAGERS AND OWNERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88722

Location recorded for this inspection · PLUSH PUP · 5344 N CUMBERLAND AVE

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: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, coolers, and reach in freezer. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around handsink in customers bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks had grease build up needs detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep table need cleaning, floors under storage shelving in storage room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area shall be repair/replaced, ceiling tiles need cleaning in rear prep area.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields that were missing end caps in rear kitchen prep area shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, need detailed cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaustt canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Excess debris and clutter in rear storage room shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70425

Location recorded for this inspection · PLUSH PUP · 5344 N CUMBERLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 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. ENTRANCE DOOR SIDE SWEEP MUST BE READJUSTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS

  • 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. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED;SLICER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FAN VENTS INSIDE COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALL SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 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. FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

  • 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. WALLS ,CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,PREP AREA FRONT AND DINING AREA WITH ACCUMULATEWD DUST ,MUST BE CLEAN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN,UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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How results compare in ZIP 60656

45 of 65 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1647850.

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