DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL.
39 E CHICAGO AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. FACILITY HAS THE ICE MACHINES PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED AND CLEANED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN THE CREVICE BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION THAT IS LOCATED AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND CALCIUM BUILDUP ON/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
JUL 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO DISCLOSURE IN CONSUMER ADVISOR ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE WITH REMINDER ON ALL NEED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1ST FLOOR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR ON WABASH SIDE DOOR SWEEP DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP/DOOR SWEEP MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, LITTER ON FLOOR AT BAR AREAS ALSO DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
SEP 122017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING A LID, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
SEP 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTALL DOOR SWEEP FOR THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM DOOR ATTACHED TO THE SHARED BASEMENT TO AVOID ISSUES WITH PESTS THAT MAY ENTER THE BASEMENT TO THE BUILDING.
MUST RE-ATTACH TRIM AND BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT PREP, LINE, STORAGE AREA AND DISHROOM TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE CLOSER TO THE DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER FROM POOLING UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER.
AUG 292016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 ACTIVE GERMAN ROACHES UNDER THE ELEVATOR SHAFT, APPROXIMATELY 10 ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND 5 ACTIVE ROACHES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTALL DOOR SWEEP FOR THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM DOOR ATTACHED TO THE SHARED BASEMENT TO AVOID ISSUES WITH PESTS THAT MAY ENTER THE BASEMENT TO THE BUILDING.
MUST RE-ATTACH TRIM AND BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT PREP, LINE, STORAGE AREA AND DISHROOM TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE CLOSER TO THE DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER FROM POOLING UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE DUMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTIAN.
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JUL 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED BROWN AND PINK BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
RE-ATTACH LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE CLOSER TO THE DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER FROM POOLING UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MAY 182015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED CONTAINERS OF SHELL FISH (OYSTERS)INSIDE SEAFOOD COOLER WITH NO TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $63.00, THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE SHELL FISH UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS SHOULD BE STORED IN A FILE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND AT REAR. REMOVE WATER UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING AT REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER OF DEBRIS.
FEB 52015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CRAWLING INSECTS (ROACHES) ON CEILING AND WALL IN DISHROOM AND ON VENT COVER IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON FIRST FLOOR BAR SURFACE, UNDER BAR BY BEVERAGE DISPENCER AND ON GLASS WALL LEADING TO LOWER LEVEL CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO NOTED AT LOWER LEVEL BAR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR.
REMOVE CLUTTER AT TOP SHELF IN DISH ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE UNPLUGGED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED PASTA, COOKED VEGETABLES, LOBSTER AND CHEESE) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED VEGETABLES, COOKED PASTA, LOBSTER AND CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES REANGING 47.2F-57.8F INSIDE OF A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 19LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $148. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE GROUT WORN AND/OR MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
AUG 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZERS AND THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
AUG 132014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIITY ON THE PREMISES. 5 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING OF THE DISHROOM, 2 FLYING THROUGH THE FRONT PREP AREA, 2 FLYING AROUND AT THE BASEMENT BAR, 1 FLYING AROUND THE BASEMENT DINING ROOM AND 3 FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZERS AND THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
SEP 52013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.(MUST BE REPLACED)
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREAS.
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
AUG 22013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.(MUST BE REPLACED)
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREAS.
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
OCT 52012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE FOOD PRETECTION, FOUND ABOUT 20 LBS OF LOBSTER BISQUE AND GUMBO AT TEMPERATURE RANGINGE BETWEEN 45.4-48.4F, ITEMS STORED IN LARGE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 2DAYS. ALSO FOUND 1/2 LB OF CHOPPED FRESH GARLIC COVERD IN OIL AT 54.4F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER AND FOLLOW PROPER COOLING DOWN PROCEDURES. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $80.
MISSING LABELS ON SPICE AND LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSIDE OFN ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, SODA DISPENSER GUNS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKED ICE BIN AT ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRACKED UTENSILS.
STANDING WATER AND MISSING GROUT THROUGH OUT KITCHEN FLOOR AND BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
ICE MAKER LOCATED UNDER LARGE SEWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PRROTECTION BARRIER.
FAUCET AT 2 COMP SINK IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DRIPPING CONDENSATION PIPE IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.
DEC 122011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
DEC 12011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
(7-38-020) NOTED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 5-LIVE ROACHES ON A WALL UNDERNEATH THE SOUP STATION; 18-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS & INSULATED PIPES AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, CLOSE TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE/PESTS & 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.
(7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. FOUND WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE DISHROOM, FROM THE SCRAPER SINK, WHERE THE WELDED SEAMS HAVE OPENED. All dishwashing 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.
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE, CABINETS AT WAIT STAFF STATIONS, CONDENSERS OF SMALL COOOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST, ICE BUILD-UP OR FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREMISES (BARS & KITCHEN); ALONG WALLBASES; BEHIND & UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
DUSTY WALLS BY THE STAIRCASE & AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING & PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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