Chicago
99
EAT

Chili'S Grill & Bar

2 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
99/100

Strong record across 9 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
9
8 passed
Last Inspected
2016-03-11
Pass Rate
89%
1 failure
Score
99/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-03-11
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 20×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2016-03-11 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SERVING SPOONS LYING IN THE FOOD HANDLE DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE SOAP DISPENSER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK KNOWN AS THE "PASS OUT ROOM" INSTALLED OUTSIDE OF THE SPLASH GUARD, HOVERING OVER THE HOT FUDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REINSTALL SOAP DISPENER INSIDE THE SPLASH GUARD PARAMETERS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE EXPOSED ...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBIRS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

2015-06-24 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2015-04-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OR PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE OF ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD-UP AND MOLD.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BLOWN AT HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2014-05-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED LIGHT BLOWN IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS.

2013-09-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET FOR THE PREP COOLER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WITH STANDING WATER IN THE DISHROOM, DRY STORAGE AND COOK'S LINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2012-11-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

POOR INSUALATION AT PIPE IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.

minor Sanitation

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

SODA GUN DISPENSER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF CUBES IN ACLEAN SURFACE.

2011-11-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-11-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

(7-38-020) PEST ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. FOUND 25-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING TILES AROUND THE MOP SINK/ICE MACHINE AREA; 9-ON WALLS AT FRONT WAIT-STAFF AREA (BY BATHROOMS); 7-ON WALL PILLARS BY THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE REPLACED, DUE TO DEEP/DARK GROOVES. CAULKING ALONG SPLASH GUARDS OF HANDSINKS MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall...

minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, DOOR GASKETS OF MOST COOLERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, CABINET UNDER HANDSINK AT COOK'S LINE, PLUMBING PIPES THRU-OUT PREMISES. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all fo...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS DRAINS UNDER HEZVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, AT THE BAR, & UNDER DISHMACHINE NEED DETAILED CLEANING. CRACKED TILES AROUND DRAINS MUST BE FIXED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in goo...

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE MUST BE CLEANED. CAULKING ALONG WALL & SPLASHGUARDS OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE REPLACED (MOLDY). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER DISHMACHINE SPRAYER SINK-MUST FIX. WASHERS OF FAUCETS THAT ARE LEAKING MUST BE ADDRESSED ALSO. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and pr...

2010-09-27 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

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 ON LOWER SIDE OF PREP TABLES/SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AT BAR/DISHMACHINE ROOM AND IN FRONT OF REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/KEEP FLOOR DRY ...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN DISHMACHINE ROOM.

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