SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHEF GRADY, LLC.

EAT. 79/100

918 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 22, 2023 · passed

4 of 5 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 22
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 25
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA

DEC 20
2021
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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)

CRITICALPest 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)

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

SERIOUSFood 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)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUL 7
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

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