JUN 5
2023
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FLAMES GRILL.
BEAT. 36/100
7059 S HALSTED ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 5, 2023 · passed
Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 MONTHS
since Sep 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED THE USE OF BOWLS STORED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR THE FRONT STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS THAT HAVE HANDLES TO TRANSFER DRY INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.11 OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED DISPOSABLE WHITE TOGO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED THE COMPARTMENT BELOW THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILTION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES THAT WERE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
JUN 12023FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2023
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED THE USE OF BOWLS STORED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR THE FRONT STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS THAT HAVE HANDLES TO TRANSFER DRY INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-904.11 OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED DISPOSABLE WHITE TOGO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED THE COMPARTMENT BELOW THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILTION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES THAT WERE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ARE STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/8/2022, REPORT #2563339 #39- 3-307.11 OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. THE LEAKING CONDENSER CREATED A POOL OF STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION AND TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 242023FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2023
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE RECORD OF VISITS AND A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORT THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C), CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE USE OF BOWLS STORED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR THE FRONT STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS THAT HAVE HANDLES TO TRANSFER DRY INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED DISPOSABLE WHITE TOGO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE COMPARTMENT BELOW THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILTION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES THAT WERE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/15/2022, REPORT #2563707 #39- 3-307.11 OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. THE LEAKING CONDENSER CREATED A POOL OF STANDING WATER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION AND TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN. #58- 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
SEP 152022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
SEP 82022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSER UNIT TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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