AUG 27
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL.
BEAT. 33/100
6656 W GRAND AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 27, 2013 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
PENDING, CITATION PREVIOUSLY ISSUED,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PENDING
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PENDING
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
PENDING
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PENDING
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PENDING
AUG 192013PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090, WASTE MANAGEMENT FAX A LETTER OVER STATING THAT THE DUMPSTER WILL BE ADDRESS, AND A NEW LID WILL BE INSTALLED,
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,
* 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 SERVICE CERT., OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, Cold Beef Cold-Hold Unit 39.80 °F Cold Chicken Cold-Hold Unit 38.90 °F Hot Soup Hot-Hold Unit 145.90 °F Hot Potatoes Hot-Hold Unit 145.10 °F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012 ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INVERT PLATES AT COUNTER AREA BY BAR,
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,
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,
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,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
AUG 92013FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2013
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
* 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 SERVICE CERT., OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, Cold Beef Cold-Hold Unit 39.80 °F Cold Chicken Cold-Hold Unit 38.90 °F Hot Soup Hot-Hold Unit 145.90 °F Hot Potatoes Hot-Hold Unit 145.10 °F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012 ISSUED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INVERT PLATES AT COUNTER AREA BY BAR,
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,
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,
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,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
APR 132012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 replace all damaged light covers in prep area and detail clean ventilation covers through-out premises.
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. Instructed to replace missing handle for hot water supply, repair water leak at faucet and neck of faucet.
AUG 232010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA.
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 BEHIND BAR (NOTED HOSE ATTACHED-MUST REMOVE).
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AUG 132010FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2010
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. NOTED AN INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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 PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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.
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 (WATER ACCUMULATION IN BETWEEN SEAMS) BY DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.
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.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. 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 AND LEAKY (HOT WATER) FAUCET (HOSE ATTACHMENT WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE) LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. MUST BE REPAIR.--------NOTED AN UN VENTED GRILL ON TOP OF PREP/COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION (MUST BE UNDER HOOD) OR REMOVE.
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, NOTED SOME LITTER AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND SEWER IN REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST BE KEPT CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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