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PICNIC DIGITAL FOOD COURT

3517 N SPAULDING AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636299

Location recorded for this inspection · PICNIC DIGITAL FOOD COURT · 3517 N SPAULDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR DRIVERS ENTRANCE, ON REAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEESS TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628934

Location recorded for this inspection · PICNIC DIGITAL FOOD COURT · 3517 N SPAULDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS STORED IN PLASTIC BACK DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN LINEN CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE REAR AREA UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL (MISSING DEFLECTOR COVER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR AREA UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOLIDIFIED GREASE ON THE GROUND OF THE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, SOLIDIFIED GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616229

Location recorded for this inspection · PICNIC DIGITAL FOOD COURT · 3517 N SPAULDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE STAFF REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT REAR EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING, ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE DOORS MEET.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE REAR SPRINKLER ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE (NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATING ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593498

Location recorded for this inspection · PICNIC DIGITAL FOOD COURT · 3517 N SPAULDING AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593306

Location recorded for this inspection · PICNIC DIGITAL FOOD COURT · 3517 N SPAULDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE KEPT IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THOSE THAT HANDLE FOOD.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592881

Location recorded for this inspection · PICNIC DIGITAL FOOD COURT · 3517 N SPAULDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING COOKED RICE AND HUMMES IN KITCHEN #16 AND COOKED CHICKEN AT KITCHEN #6. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP IN DISPENSER AT ONLY HANDWASHING SINK FOR KITCHEN #6. KEEP SOAP SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES AND HANDWASHING SINK FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SUBMERGING DISHES AND UTENSILS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AFTER RINSING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE KEPT IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. MUST SUPPLY SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIOIRTY FOUNDAITON 7-38-005

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THOSE THAT HANDLE FOOD.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579065

Location recorded for this inspection · PICNIC DIGITAL FOOD COURT · 3517 N SPAULDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (RESTAURANTS) WALK-IN COOLER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574895

Location recorded for this inspection · PICNIC DIGITAL FOOD COURT · 3517 N SPAULDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR LEADING TO THE PARKING LOT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SMALL OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE INTO FACILITY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN STORAGE THAT WILL PROVIDE EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN UTILITY ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF FIRST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH SHELVING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553086

Location recorded for this inspection · PICNIC DIGITAL FOOD COURT · 3517 N SPAULDING AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552463

Location recorded for this inspection · CLOUD KITCHENS · 3517 N SPAULDING AVE

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
2552468

Location recorded for this inspection · PICNIC DIGITAL FOOD COURT · 3517 N SPAULDING AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVERHEAD DOOR WITH A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM LEFT HAND CORNER APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH OPENING AND SOUTH REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS WITH OPENING AT BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS. MUST ENSURE DOORS ARE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND KEEP INVERTED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED MISSING LID, AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP OF LID AND OIL SPILLAGE ONTO GROUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND PROVIDE MISSING LID TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY 01-29-2021 WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW. TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484268

Location recorded for this inspection · CLOUD KITCHENS · 3517 N SPAULDING AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2703623.

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