Chicago
33
BEAT

Applebee'S Neighborhood Grill

6656 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60707 · Elmwood Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
33/100

Mixed record — 2 of 6 inspections passed

Inspections
6
2 passed
Last Inspected
2013-08-27
Pass Rate
33%
2 failures
Score
33/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2013, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 21×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Other serious
2013-08-27 Pass w/ Conditions Consultation
6
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

PENDING, CITATION PREVIOUSLY ISSUED,

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PENDING

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

PENDING

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

PENDING

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PENDING

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PENDING

2013-08-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED, AUGUST 9, 2013, VIOLATION NUMBER 19, OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITHOUT LID, TRASH AND FLIES INSIDE CONTAINER THATS NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE LID TO BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, CRITICAL CITATI...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

VIOLATION UPDATED TO A PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED, SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 14,

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MGR ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED & SERVED IE. MASHED POTATOES, SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHG FOOD SERV...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INVERT PLATES AT COUNTER AREA BY BAR,

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING UNDER AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, CUTTING BOARDS, EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, AND ALL SURFACES NEWS DETAILED CLEANING,

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL OLD CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIR STAINED WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

2013-08-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITHOUT LID, TRASH AND FLIES INSIDE CONTAINER THATS NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE LID TO BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MGR ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED & SERVED IE. MASHED POTATOES, SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHG FOOD SERV...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INVERT PLATES AT COUNTER AREA BY BAR,

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING UNDER AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, CUTTING BOARDS, EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, AND ALL SURFACES NEWS DETAILED CLEANING,

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL OLD CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIR STAINED WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

2012-04-13 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cutting boards, prep counter/table, storage shelves and exterior cooking not cleaned. Instructed to remove aluminum foil from cooking equipment and detail clean and sanitize equipment daily.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor behind and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Tiled coving along wallbase behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to reseal tile to prevent gap. Hole in wall behind toilet in men's toilet room. Instructed to seal hole. Light and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ice bin in front bar not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover over ice to prevent contamination. Soda gun holder not provided with drainline for liquid waste. Instructed to install drainline. Three compartment in bar not maintained....

2010-08-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS (WATER ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN SEAMS) BY DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK (BY DISH WASHING AREA), DRAINPIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT (LEFT HAND SIDE) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT FAUCET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHI...

2010-08-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------MUST PR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.-----NOTED FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS (WATE...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA, ...

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