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Chef Grady, LLC

918 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 · Near West Side · Catering · High risk

EAT

79/100

Mostly clean — 4 of 5 passed, one prior failure

Inspections

4 passed

Last Inspected

2023-02-22

Pass Rate

80%

1 failure

Score

79/100

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What You Should Know

✓ Passed most recent inspection (2023-02-22)

⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2021)

⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections

Types of Issues Found

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Sanitation minor 8×

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Pest Activity critical 2×

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Food Temperature serious 1×

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Facility Condition minor 1×

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Other minor 1×

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Plumbing & Waste minor 1×

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Documentation & Training minor 1×

Inspection History

2023-02-22 Pass Canvass

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No violations found.

2022-01-25 Pass Canvass

1 ▾

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA

2021-12-20 Fail Canvass

CRITICAL 10 ▾

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND UNDERNEATH FURNANCE,ON FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,NEXT TO STOVE AND UNDER DISH STORAGE RACK,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPP...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE.NEEDS TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK AT THE PLATE FOR SANITIZING OR REMOVE DISH MACHINE FROM PREMISES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-07-07 Pass Canvass

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minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HIGH TEMP DISHWASHER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT IN WORKING CONDITION,PERSON IN CHARGE STATED THEY NEVER DO NOT INTEND TO USE IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

2019-05-30 Pass License

3 ▾

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

CLOSED GARVAGE CAN NEEDED IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE POSTED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRCUCETD TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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