MAR 11
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BLAZE N GRILL.
EAT. 94/100
6400-6406 N MILWAUKEE AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 11, 2025 · passed
10 of 12 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Nov 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
APR 12024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED OLD TZATZIKI SAUCE CONTAINER USED TO STORE CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE AND STORE FOOD ONLY IN FOOD GRADE, RE-USUABLE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 1 DOOR OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OCT 162023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
3-DOOR STAND UP PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. MUST REPLACE/REATTACH DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TO COOLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON GRILL REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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MAY 192021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 19
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.
MAY 122021FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2021
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMON NAME (FLOUR,SALT, SUGAR ETC)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE CLEANING SUPPLY ROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
JAN 152020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY POSTED HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM FROM LIGHTS AT KITCHEN/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.
APR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AT SITE BUT NO 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
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN,PRECOOKED POTATOES) STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST USE PROPER UTENSILS FOR HANDLING FOOD FROM FOOD CONTAINERS. UTENSILS WITH OUT PROPER HANDLES SHOULD NOT BE USED AND ESPECIALLY SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CORNER OF HAND WASHING SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE - SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREPARATION SINK IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SEWAGE. MUST PROVIDE INDIRECT CONNECTION.PLEASE ALSO SEE CODE NUMBER 5-402.11. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38.030(C) CITATION NOT ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SOME STANDING WATER ,LEAFS AND OTHER NON FOOD DEBRIS IN CLOSED TRASH DISPOSAL AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BACK ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR CORNER WALL IN BACK FOOD PREP DAMAGED DURING DELIVERIES
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DUSTY VENTILATION OPENINGS OVER FOOD COOKING AREA
NOV 202017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Observed the lights above the 3 door prep cooler in the rear to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield and maintain.
JAN 272017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Instructed facility to label and maintain all prepared foods.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed torn gaskets on the front 3 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed cardboard being used as liners in rear. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed grease and food debris in the bottom compartment of the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the floor in the front prep area to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the faucet base of the three compartment sink to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
NOV 282016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 28
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD (POTATO CUTTER) BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PEP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW PRESSURE HAND SINK FAUCET INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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