Chicago
18
BEAT

Chikis N Grill

2815-2817 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
6
1 passed
Last Inspected
2019-12-02
Pass Rate
17%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2019, 2018, 2017)
Sanitation issues found across 16 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 16×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
2019-12-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OS CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR,FRONT DOOR ALONG SIDE AND AT MAIL SLOT.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

2019-11-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OS CONSUMONG RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR,UNDER AND NEXT TO UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND COUNTER,BEHIND LADDER IN FURNACE AREA,DINING AREA ALONG WALLS,AT REAR DOOR AND REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLS.MUST ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR,FRONT DOOR ALONG SIDE AND AT MAIL SLOT.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2232626 10/31/18 NOT CORRECTED.#58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

2018-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALSAS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK THE SALSA FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14 THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2018-10-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALSAS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK THE SALSA FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14 THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2017-11-16 Pass License Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND REAR FOOD STOARGE AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.

2017-11-14 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR AND 2INCHES OPENING ON UPPER DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND REAR FOOD STOARGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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