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PORTER KITCHEN AND DECK

150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ
CHICAGO, IL 60606
12
Total Inspections
25%
Pass Rate
9
Failures

Inspection History

Mar 5, 2024

Result: Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No paper towels provided at front prep kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C).;;29|COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: No variance available on site for vacuum packaging TCS foods on site. found several food items that were vacuum packaged on site, instructed to discontinue such process until obtaining proper HACCP and variance. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.;;32|VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: refer to violation #29 for violation description.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraint in kitchen, instructed to wear.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: In-use utensils stored in stagnate room temp water, instructed to keep under cold running water, or in clean dry container.;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing.

Jan 29, 2024

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Brooms and dust pans stored too close to prep table and clean utensils at rear prep kitchen, instructed to keep a way to prevent contamination.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: In-use utensils stored in stagnate room temp water, instructed to keep under cold running water, or in clean dry container.;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing.

Mar 27, 2023

Result: Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Mar 20, 2023

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR) LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS NAME.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW THE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

May 20, 2022

Result: Pass
0 violations

May 10, 2022

Result: Fail
12 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND A VARIETY OF SUGAR STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND BOXED SODA MACHINE HOSE PIPE PROFUSELY LEAKING. FOUND A TUB OF STANDING WATER IN SAID AREA. ALSO NOTED BROKEN PIPE UNDER FRONT BAR 3 COMP SINK. FOUND SAID PIPE DETACHED AND LAYING ON FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK. OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE ON ICE BIN LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. FOUND A PUDDL OF STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO IRREVERISIBLE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCTATED AT: 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN DISH ROOM. FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER LOCATED IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE. . ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND CHLORINE BASED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE. FOUND SAID DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 50 - 100PPM. PRIORITY. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND BEEF SHORT RIBS AND INHOUSE BACON JAM LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH A 4/27 PREPARE DATE. ALSO NOTED NO DISCARD DATES ON ANY READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT WAS PREPARED WITHIN 7 DAYS. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX 40 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. FOUND 15 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AND 10 SMALL FLIES NEXT TO BOXED SODA MACHINE. ALSO NOTED 15 SMAL FLIES IN DISH AREA. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BOXED SODA MACHINES HOSE ENCRUSTED WITH UNKNOWN STICKY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

May 5, 2021

Result: Pass
0 violations

May 4, 2021

Result: Pass
0 violations

Nov 18, 2019

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|TEST STRIPS - Comments: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED LOBSTER, SAUCES,SOUP)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THAT ICE BEAN CONTAINER IN CORNER BAR AREA DOESN'T HAVE PROPER COVER. ICE STORED THERE SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TILL PROPER COVER PROVIDED AND ICE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD STATIONARY WATER TEMP 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT RUBBER SEAL GASKETS ARE BROKEN AND DAMAGED ON SEVERAL COOLING UNITS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Nov 6, 2019

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|TEST STRIPS - Comments: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED LOBSTER, SAUCES,SOUP)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THAT ICE BEAN CONTAINER IN CORNER BAR AREA DOESN'T HAVE PROPER COVER. ICE STORED THERE SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TILL PROPER COVER PROVIDED AND ICE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD STATIONARY WATER TEMP 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT RUBBER SEAL GASKETS ARE BROKEN AND DAMAGED ON SEVERAL COOLING UNITS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

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