Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PAULIE GEE'S on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640844
Location recorded for this inspection · PAULIE GEE'S · 2451 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND COOLING UNITS IN BAR AND BEER COOLER WALK IN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MISCELLANEUS ITEMS, AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN
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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300395
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDELA LATIN CUISINE AND BAR · 2451 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 7 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REPLACE BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN BASEMENT AREA FLOOR AND SEAL CRACKS IN BASE OFF FLOOR FRONT AREAS BY BAR
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE BY REAR KITCHEN AREA AND ABOVE FRONT DOOR AREA
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER COOKING FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN, OR PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO OVEN
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580505
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDELA LATIN CUISINE AND BAR · 2451 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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.VIOLATION #36 REMAINS SEE REPORT.
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.VIOLATION #37 REMAINS SEE REPORT.
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.VIOLATION #38 REMAINS SEE REPORT.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580378
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDELA LATIN CUISINE AND BAR · 2451 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AT KITCHEN DESSERT STATION,AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR BEHIND CLUTTERED ARTICLES STORED AGAINST NORTH WALL,FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED ACROSS BOTTOMS OF DOORS.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,1ST,2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS.
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.REPLACE ALL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND MISSING SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE 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.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
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.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER COOKING FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN OR REMOVE AND CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA AT DISHROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
134321
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDELA LATIN CUISINE AND BAR · 2451 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEANED MULTI-UTENSILS FOUND STORE ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOORS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Correct By Inspector Comments Edit Delete 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Out Minor 05/26/2010 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE-MACHINE , ICE-CREAM DIPPER WELL CONTAINER AND SCOOP INSIDE IT, AND TOILET BOWLS IN GENTLEMEN TOILET WITH STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
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. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE BY WEST CORNER OF KITCHEN ENTRANCE,AND IN DINING.
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. MUST REPAIR EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN WHICH IS SLANTING AND NOT LETTING WATER DRAIN OFF COMPLETELY, AND ALSO REMOVE PIPE HOSE ATTACHED PARMENETLY ON MOP SINK FAUCET
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METTAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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How results compare in ZIP 60647
575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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