JUN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EXPRESS GRILL INC.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
1730 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 14, 2019 · passed with conditions
9 of 12 inspections passed, 1 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER EQUIPMENT, AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO DIPPERWELL FOR THE FRONT HAND DIPPED ITALIAN ICE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH CITY COLD RUNING WATER AND A PROPER DRAIN AT FRONT ITALIAN ICE FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, THERE IS A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 212016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ABOVE AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN COOLER. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 202016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 20
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 312015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS ON CONTAINER AND AROUND THE GROUND OF THE CONTAINER. ALSO GREASE ON WALL NEXT TO CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED 4 PEPPER CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED CONTAINERS WITH HAMBURGERS WITHOUT LABELS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE PEPPER CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE BREAK TABLE AT REAR OF PREMISES IS STAINED, DIRTY AND STICKY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO CHECK HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT, 2 FRYERS, STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE AND HAVE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.
AUG 52014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT CLEANED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 192013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NEED TO CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
DEC 182012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
TWO PAPER PACKAGES OF COOKED SAUSAGES ARE COOLING OFF FOR COLD STORAGE, LABEL AND DATE SAID ITEMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE GRILL HAS A GAP WITH SOME GREASE ON IT, CLEAN THE BASEBOARD AND FILL IN THE GAP.
FEB 242012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2012
PASSED
4 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.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER AT 3- COMP SINK.
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.MUST CLEAN FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,DRAWERS,VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
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 CLEAN WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE & 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DRY FOOD STORAGE DOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT HOOD.
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