Chicago
48
BEAT

Flat Top Grill

1400-1402 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
48/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2013-09-18
Pass Rate
50%
3 failures
Score
48/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2013-09-18)
Failed 3 inspections (2013, 2010, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 21×
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety critical
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Facility Condition minor
2013-09-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

A HANDSINK IS NEEDED FOR HANDWASHING AT THE DISHROOM.

2013-09-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE ANTS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ANTS WERE OBSERVED ON THE WATER DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG THE NORTH WALL OF KITCHEN,WEST EXIT DOOR IS NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED.THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE DOOR...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and replace rusty shelvings in coolers and bottoms of work tables in kitchen areas.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,TABLE CAN OPENER, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED ETC.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND REPAIR WATER DAMAGED BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BUFFET FOOD LINE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOIUT THE KITHEN AREAS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.ALSO,REPAIR CORNER SECTION OF NORTH/EAST WALL OF THE KITCHEN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,A HANDSINK IS NEEDED FOR HANDWASHING AT THE DISHROOM,VENTILATION COVERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MAKER,WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2013-09-05 Pass w/ Conditions Consultation

No violations found.

2013-08-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WAS 50.9F WHICH HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER UNIT WILL BE TAGED MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER RANGE FROM 46.9F TO 51.8F FOOD ITEMS ARE CHICHEN,BEEF,CHEESE,TOFU,SLICED PINEAPPLES,SHRIMP,AND STRAWBERRIWS ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED TOTAL WEIGHT 20LB...

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE VENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP

2013-01-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,RICE,ETC.)

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR OF HALLWAY.

2012-03-07 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS STORED CLEAN, STACKED INSIDE ONE ANOTHER FOUND WITH DIRTY OLD ADHESIVE LEFT FROM LABELING STICKERS. INSTRUCTED MUST THROUGHOULY REMOVE ALL OF LABELING STICKERS AND ADHESIVE OR REPLACE FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RE-SURFACE OR REPLACE. CRACKED INTERIOR PLASTIC SHIELD IN UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC PARTS OF IC...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL AT EMPLOYEE SIDE OF BUFFET STATION WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR COOK AT FRONT FLAT GRILL.

2010-09-20 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
1
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2010-09-13 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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. OBSE...

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND WIRE RACKS IN THE COOLER NEXT...

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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

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. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND SEAL ALL VINYL BASEBOARD AGAINST THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE REAR PREP AREA....

2010-04-09 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-04-08 Fail License
CRITICAL 10
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. VIOLATION DESCRIBED UNDER REPORT #177046.

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.

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. VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.

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. VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.

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. VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.

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. VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. VIOLATION DESCRIBED IN REPORT #177046.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. VIOLATION DESRRIBED ON REPORT #177046.

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