SEP 18
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FLAT TOP GRILL.
BEAT. 48/100
1400-1402 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 18, 2013 · passed
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A HANDSINK IS NEEDED FOR HANDWASHING AT THE DISHROOM.
SEP 102013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2013
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AUG 82013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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 20LBS TOTAL COST $44.99 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE VENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP
JAN 252013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,RICE,ETC.)
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)
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR OF HALLWAY.
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MAR 72012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 ICE CONTACT SURFACES. INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR COOK AT FRONT FLAT GRILL.
SEP 202010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 20
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
SEP 132010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE FOOD LINE, 20 DROPPINGS AROUND THE WATER HEATER, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 10 DROPPINGS AROUND THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS THOUGHOUT THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 TO THE ICE MACHINE.
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.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE GRILL AREA NEXT TO THE COLD FOOD LINE.
APR 82010FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2010
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.
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.
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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