CHILI'S GRILL & BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

2 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2016.

Last inspected Mar 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 11

2016

PASS 3 violations

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 HAND SINK.

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.

JUN 24

2015

PASS · 0 violations

APR 7

2015

PASS 4 violations

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.

MAY 7

2014

PASS 3 violations

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.

SEP 27

2013

PASS 3 violations

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.

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NOV 26

2012

PASS 4 violations

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.

NOV 17

2011

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 10

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

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 be in good repair.

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 food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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 good repair.

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 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.

SEP 27

2010

PASS 4 violations

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 ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER/BEHIND FRYERS.

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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