AUG 22
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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D-BENNY GRILL.
EAT. 78/100
1005 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 22, 2017 · passed with conditions
8 of 11 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY; OBSERVED WATER LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP AT FRONT AREA, WHEN WATER DRAINED OUT FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030. MAINTENANCE PERSON ARRIVED AND REPAIRED THE LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP AND PIPE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND BOILED POTATOES STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED AND DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOR COOKED/PREPARED FOOD HAVE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ABOVE HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UTENSILS FROM SAID AREA AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROST BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER AT FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS ARE NOT ORGANIZED PROPERLY INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND A STAND-UP FREEZER; FROZEN MEAT STORED ABOVE ICE CREAM (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOILS AND PLASTIC WRAPS BEING USED AS SURFACE LINERS OR COVERS FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS SUCH AS VITAMINS AND PERSONAL MEDICATIONS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND SEPARATE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FOOD PRODUCTS.
NOV 182016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE FLAT GRILL AND PREP TABLE NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR REPLACE LIGHT BULBS WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
FEB 232016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER WHERE CUSTOMER EAT. DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MAR 242015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELVES IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE PAINT IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELF. CLEANS POTS AND PANS ARE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE SHELF, HANGING FROM HOOKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CHIPPED PAINT FROM THE SHELF AND RE-PAINT THE WALL NEXT TO IT.
JUL 32014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WASHROOM DOOR AROUND THE DOOR KNOB WITH A BUILD UP OG GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE ATM MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING WALL PAPER IN DINING ROOM BY THE DOOR THAT GOES TO HALLWAY/WASHROOM.ALSO PEELING WALL PAPER WAS OBSERVED AT WEST SIDE WALL BY THE REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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JAN 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 17 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 52.4F. EGGS WERE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,WHICH UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 32.6F TO 38F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS:17 EACH,VALUE 2.96 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
TOXIC ITEMS NOT PROPERLY USED/STORED.OBSERVED TWO BAGS OF RODENT PESTICIDE STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN TWO REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA; ONE OF THE PESTICIDE BAG WAS OPENED WITH RODENT PALLETS ON FLOOR. PESTICIDE BAGS MUST BE STORED INSIDE BAIT BOXES. BOTH BAGS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY THE OWNER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WOOD UNDER THE COUNTER TOP BY THE FLAT GRILL(SOUTH-WEST) NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND SMALL DISPLAY PREP COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WIRE/CHAIN WITH DUST BUILD-UP,IN REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FLAT GRILL AND BETWEEN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AT REAR AREA HAS PEELING PAINT,BROKEN AND UNEVEN WALLS,ALSO WALLS ARE YELLOW IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
MAR 52013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- PREP AREA SHELVES AND VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GAPS/HOLES IN WASHROOM WALL BEHIND HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES/GAPS IN WALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT SODA/MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE MOP SINK.
JAN 182012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 18
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JUN 132011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD NEXT TO FLAT GRILL USED FOR PREP TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS,AND ALL PIPES(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN SHELVES UNDER THE COUNTER TOP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR
JUN 32011FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2011
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BACKING UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUT SLOWLY DRAINS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED OR REPLACED UPON RE INSPECTION OR FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. VIOLATION 7-38-030, CITATION H0000 72510-10 COURT DATE 7-14-11 TIME 3 P.M RM 107 400 W. SUPERIOR
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. RAW WOOD NEXT TO FLAT GRILL USED FOR PREP TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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. CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS,AND ALL PIPES(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN SHELVES UNDER THE COUNTER TOP.
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.CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR.
NOV 172010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 17
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. DOOR IN FURNACE AREA,IS NAILED TO FRAME, UNABLE TO CHECK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR.ABLE TO OPEN.MUST MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. NEED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINANT AT ALL TIMES IN PREP AREA.
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