Chicago
34
BEAT

Chili Pepper Mexican Grill

4004 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
34/100

Failed most recent inspection — food temperature found

Inspections
3
0 passed
Last Inspected
2010-08-18
Pass Rate
0%
3 failures
Score
34/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2010, 2010, 2010)
Most recent inspection (2010-08-18) was a failure
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2010-08-18 Fail License Re-Inspection
4
serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Seam at three compartment broken and water from one side going to other side. Instructed to weld seams or replace sink.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Sink and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor through-out not cleaned and along wallbase. Instructed to detail clean

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Backflow device not provided on utility sink. Instructed to install backflow device or remove threads from faucet.

2010-07-26 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Must have all coolers and freezers on and running at 40 F or below and frozen at 0 F or below.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Sink and equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor through-out not cleaned and along wallbase. Instructed to detail clean

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tile and walls not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile and seal all holes and openings in walls and ceiling.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light not provided in storage rooms or under exhaust hood. Instructed to provided adequate for areas. Light bulb not shielded under exhaust hood. Instructed to shield bulbs.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Backflow device not provided on utility sink. Instructed to install self closing device.

2010-07-06 Fail License

No violations found.

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