Chef Grady, LLC

Chicago Health Dept

918 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

5 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Feb 2023.

Last inspected Feb 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2023

Inspection history

FEB 22
2023
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 25
2022
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA

DEC 20
2021
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
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)

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 DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/20/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(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.

JUL 7
2020
PASS 1 violation
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

MAY 30
2019
PASS 3 violations
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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