Benny'S Grill Corp.
1236 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
Strong record across 5 inspections — minor issues only
Last Inspected
2013-01-08
What You Should Know
✓ 4 consecutive passes, most recently 2013-01-08
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2010)
⚠ Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🌡 Food Temperature critical 2×
📋 Documentation & Training serious 1×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 1×
Inspection History
4 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYER), CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
3 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
The front display cooler is iced up, defrost the unit to remove ice buildup. The can opener is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the can opener. Repair the broken cover on the kitchen prep cooler fan shield. All food and non-food contact surfa...
minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The basement has a little water on the floor, clean up and repair leak.
minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Remove the ice scoop from the top of the machine and store it in a sanitary container.
3 ▾
minor Food Temperature
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. CLEAN THE OVENS, GRILL, FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE.PREP TABLES,COLD HOLDING UNIT AND 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIR...
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
2010-07-08 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REPAIR REFRIGERATION(3 COLD HOLDING UNITS) IN FOOD PREP AREAS, ALL COOLERS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING INTERNAL TEMPS OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES- NO CITATION ISSUED
serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, HAVE XEROX COPY- NO CITATION ISSUED
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN HOOD & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO SAME(ANSEL SYSTEM), INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ANY OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES. COVER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE ALL TRACES OF CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND COUNTER THROUGHOUT DINING AREA RE-PAINT SAME. PROVIDE 4 INCH WALL COVE AT WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT. SEAL OPENING AT LOWER LEFT SECTION OF ENTRY/EXIT DOOR. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT(S) IN WA...
minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA
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