SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BOUNMY GRILL.

BEAT. 47/100

3207 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 9, 2023 · passed

Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 9
2023
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MINERAL BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DELI STATION/ KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NO HANDLES AT BLACK REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE. ALSO GREASE AT FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GREASE ON GROUND AND AT LID OF GREASE CONTAINER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN, DIRTY, RAW WOODEN PANELS ARE COVERING CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REMOVE WOOD PANELS AND REPLACE FLOOR TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL SEAL HOLES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCKEN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO RENEW IT.

AUG 23
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.

JUL 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHEESE 52.2F, SLICED TOMATOES 50.9F, CUT LETTUCE 51.4F, CHICKEN 54.3F, CHILI 56.6F, HAMBURGERS 55.6F, ITALIAN BEEF 57.6F THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.

OCT 26
2020
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 19
2020
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACITIVTY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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NOV 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS: GYROS MEAT, HAMBURGER, TOMATOES ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD(HAMBURGER). MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESS GRIMES INSIDE THE MOP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR,NOT EASILY ABLE TO TURN ON AND OFF THE WATER, REPAIR CAUSE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT MOP/HOT WATER TANK FLOOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE HANGED NOT LEFT ON FLOOR OR INSIDE THE BUCKETS

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-7-18,REPORT#2214007 #58 FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED TODAY 11-4-19 STILL NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATED POSTED OR PROVIDED ON SITE.

OCT 25
2019
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE:OBSERVED POTS INSIDE THE SAID SINK,WASHED WHITE LINEN ON TOP THE POTS,GREEN LINEN ON NECK FAUCET WHICH WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT AND DARK GREEN LINES ON SPLASH GUARD. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS FROM INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD(HAMBURGER). MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID TEST KIT ACCORDING TO SANITIZER SOLUTION TO BE ABLE TO CHECK STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESS GRIMES INSIDE THE MOP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR,NOT EASILY ABLE TO TURN ON AND OFF THE WATER,REPAIR CAUSE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

WE OBSERVED SURROUNDING OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH EXCESS LIQUID SPILLAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT MOP/HOT WATER TANK FLOOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL MOPS AND BROOMS MUST BE HANGED NOT LEFT ON FLOOR OR INSIDE THE BUCKETS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UP GRADE TO VIOLATION #60

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-7-18,REPORT#2214007 #58 FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.16 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 10
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND TABLECOTH MATERIAL BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE CARDBOARD AND TABLECLOTH AND MAINTAIN SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MATERIALS AS SHELF LINER THAT MIGHT BLOCK AIR FLOW IN THIS COOLER.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING AT FRONT HAND SINK.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE HAVE COMPLETED MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 3
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FOOD PREPARATION DRAINING SLOW.

OCT 15
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TWO, RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE BACK ROOM ABOVE REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN SHELVES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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