CHICAGO DQ GRILL AND CHILL.
436 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 19 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 272017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
THE INTERIOR AND SIDE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS HAS THICK GREASE, DIRT AND BURNED FOOD PARTICLES ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THERE IS A FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING AND DUMP SINK THAT DOES NOT HAVE A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE WALLS AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THERE IS A LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE GRILL/FRYERS THAT IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. THERE ARE 2 LIGHTS IN THE REAR IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE THAT DOES NOT HAVE SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE, LEAKS FROM THE BASE AND IS HELD TOGETHER BY A TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1950817 DATED 8-19-16 FOR VIOL 18(INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMEDED) DURING FOLLOW UP INSPECTION NOTED MORE FRUIT FLIES THAN INITIAL INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
AUG 192016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF BY 6" OR HIGHER.
FEB 42016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
APR 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS AND GRAVY) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES OF BEVERAGE STATION WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED THE LEFT BASIN PLUMBING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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DEC 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/9/14 REPORT#1453656 PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2014 REPT #1228464 THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED: #36 LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38 MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF ARTIC RUSH MACHINE (FROZEN DESSET) MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME, MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED. CONTACT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY E-MAIL: CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
SEE VIOLATION #14
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 22014FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2014 REPT #1228464 THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED: #36 LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38 MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF ARTIC RUSH MACHINE (FROZEN DESSET) MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN MUST CORRECT VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 102014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FROM GREASE TRAP. CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF ARTIC RUSH MACHINE (FROZEN DESSET) MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 292013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, REACH IN FREEZER UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE EXCESS ICE, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM, VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
SEP 132012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Inspector Comments: FOUND RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING.
AUG 102012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DEEP FRYER AREAS/UNDER BOOTHS.
Correct By: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
JUL 312012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING.
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
APR 42012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED).
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(COATS,ETC.)
MAR 12012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVINGG UNITS.(COATS,ETC.)
MAR 12012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(COATS,ETC.)
SEP 272011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR(EDGES WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES). MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS OR REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. BOTH PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT BOTH SINKS/MAINTAIN.
MAR 182011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- BEEF BURGERS, ICE CREAM, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE AND POST CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. TICKET #H000071978 16.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS GASKETS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES STAINED AROUND VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HANDLE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
APR 92010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
not corrected
APR 22010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Found outside dumpster areas not clean.(excessive garbage and grease on floors of dumpster areas.) Furthermore, oil container lid broke. serious violation. citation issued.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not swept throughout premises.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found missing floor drain cover at rear of premises.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Found light fixtures not shielded at rear cake preparation areas.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Found leaky faucet at 3compartment sink. Moreover, broken faucet handle at exposed hand sink at rear preparation areas.
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