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PAULINE'S

1752-1754 W BALMORAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60640

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645870

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULINE'S · 1752-1754 W BALMORAL AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED SOME EXPIRED EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIECATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320773

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULINE'S · 1752-1754 W BALMORAL AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH O PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION TO 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES IN DISH ROOM UNDER AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST CONTACT PEST COTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON INTAKE WATER LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. MUST HAVE DEVICE BE LOCATEABLE TO INSPECTORS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR WALL JUNCTURE BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND ALONG WALL IN DISREPAIR. TILES ARE PULLING AWAY FROM WALL CREATING GAP AND HARBORAGE SMALL FLIES. MUST REPAIR FLOOR WALL JUNCTURE FOR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229434

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULINE'S · 1752-1754 W BALMORAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED RUNNING AND NOT WELL DONE EGGS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY EITHER ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE OR REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/R REPLACE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222558

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULINE'S · 1752-1754 W BALMORAL AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) NOTED THICK BLACK,GREY PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED RUNNING AND NOT WELL DONE EGGS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY EITHER ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE OR REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/R REPLACE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088495

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULINE'S · 1752-1754 W BALMORAL 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: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. FRONT PREP COUNTER CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR COOKS LINE FRONT GRILL WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNDER GRILL AND INSIDE GRILL DRAWERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL SOCKETS ON THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088285

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULINE'S · 1752-1754 W BALMORAL AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FRONT PREP THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 48.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS MILK AT 44.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. CUT MELON AT 54.5F, WHIPPED CREAM AT 46.8F, MILK AT 44.6F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 42.3F. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS COOKED POTATOES ON FLAT GRILL AT 100.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED 20 POUNDS WITH A VALUE OF $54.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED COOK HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS WITH A BLOODY BANDAGE ON HIS FINGER, ALSO OBSERVED SAME COOK HANDLE READY TO EAT PICKLE FOR FOOD SERVED. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. FRONT PREP COUNTER CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR COOKS LINE FRONT GRILL WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNDER GRILL AND INSIDE GRILL DRAWERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL MOUNTED TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE MOVED AWAY FROM SHELVING WITH STORED SPICES. DAMAGED/MISSING CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL SOCKETS ON THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1977185

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULINE'S · 1752-1754 W BALMORAL 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: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA/REAR PREP AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE TWO WASHROOMS. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631255

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULINE'S · 1752-1754 W BALMORAL AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ESTABLISHMENT HAVE THE SANITIZER INSTEAD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE FONT COOK LINE,CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON ALL THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559814

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULINE'S · 1752-1754 W BALMORAL AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN DISCOLORATION IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. OBSERVED PINK DISCOLORATION ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT ALSO IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY TURNED OFF THE MACHINE AND BURNED THE REMAINING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. EMPIRE ICE WAS ONSITE BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION AND DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTEIOR COMPONENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST ELEVATE STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE CAN OPENER SOILED AND NOT SECURELY SCREWED INTO THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE CAN OPENER AND FASTEN THE CAN OPENER HOLSTER INTO THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER FITTING DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CURRENTLY ESTABLISMENT IS USING DRAIN PLUGS FOR A BIGGER DRAIN OPENING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1107150

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULINE'S · 1752-1754 W BALMORAL 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: BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE IS WRAPPED IN DIRTY BLACK TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID SPRAYER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1107131

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULINE'S · 1752-1754 W BALMORAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.8F; CHOPPED GARLIC IN OIL AT TEMP OF 48.7F, THIS PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE PREP TABLE; ALSO FOUND MIXED CORNED BEEF HASH STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.7F TO 52.6F.BOTH COOLER UNIT MAINTAINED TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 50, VALUE $125 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-26-2013,REPORT #1235938 #30-FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT). #33-THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER/SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISH MACHINE DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN #34-OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.POURS SHELF IN THE KITCHEN BY THE CONVENTION OVEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL CLEAN KNIFE STORED ON TOP DIRTY SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE KNIFE TO BE ABLE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING BASEBOARD TILES BESIDE THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE EAST SIDE OF DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE IS WRAPPED IN DIRTY BLACK TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID SPRAYER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO STOPPERS PROVIDE FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELF IN PREP / SERVING AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS. FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,EVERONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN SAID AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235938

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULINE'S · 1752-1754 W BALMORAL 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: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER/SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINED DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60640

321 of 443 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 2137953.

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