SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHILI PEPPER MEXICAN GRILL.

BEAT. 34/100

4004 W ADDISON ST · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 18, 2010 · failed

Failed 3 of 3 inspections. 1 critical violation on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
0 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
10
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 MONTH
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 18
2010
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORPlumbing & 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.

JUL 26
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

JUL 6
2010
FAILED
0 violations

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