SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FLAT TOP GRILL.

EAT. 82/100

1000 W WASHINGTON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 2, 2015 · passed

Passed all 4 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
20
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 2
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL WHITE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

: REPAIR SECTION OF FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE(MUST BE LEVEL). DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM AND AREA ALONG THR BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, FOOD BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS NOTED).

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

CLEAN,PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGOUT ALL REAR STORAGE, DISHWASHING, AND PREP AREAS(DIRT, SPLATTERS, & STAINS NOTED THROUGHOUT). PAINT ALL RUSTY DOORS THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS). CLEAN CEILING TILES WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT STORAGE CUBBIES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING CILING TILE ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE MOP SINK. CLEAN CAN OPENER, HOLSTER, AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.

JUN 25
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 44.5F(FOUND FROZEN MEATS IN UNIT BEING THAWED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION). UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FROZEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

COOKED RICE FOUND AT IMROPER TEMPERATURES NEAR SALAD BAR, BROWN RICE-128.8F, WHITE RICE-126.6F. ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE HELDBAT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REMOVED FROM SALAD BAR AND DISCARDED(10LB VALUED AT $25).

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

PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL WHITE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

REMOVE ALL RUST-LIKE DEPOSITS FROM ICE MACHINE IN REAR.

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

REPAIR SECTION OF FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE(MUST BE LEVEL). DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM AND AREA ALONG THR BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, FOOD BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS NOTED).

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

CLEAN,PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGOUT ALL REAR STORAGE, DISHWASHING, AND PREP AREAS(DIRT, SPLATTERS, & STAINS NOTED THROUGHOUT). PAINT ALL RUSTY DOORS THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS OF BUSINESS(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLERS). CLEAN CEILING TILES WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT STORAGE CUBBIES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING CILING TILE ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE MOP SINK. CLEAN CAN OPENER, HOLSTER, AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

AUG 21
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITARY MANNER. ALL UTENSILS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS AND CEILING HAVE FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP THAT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. WALLS HAVE MINOR DAMAGE AT NEAR ICE MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDSINK IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT P-TRAP HANDSINK IN BAR AREA SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN ITS CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 10
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

TRAYS USED IN DISHMACHINE TO HOLD DISHES AND UTENSILS NEED TO BE REPLACED AS THEY ARE NOT CLEANABLE; MANAGER STATES THAT THEY HAVE ORDERED SOME NEW TRAYS.

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

LOWER WALL TILE MISSING BEHIND LARGE ICE MACHINE; REPLACE. CLEAN LOWER WALL UNDER/BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SOME DUST ON CEILING OF WALK-IN SAUCE COOLER; REMOVE. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVER IN WALK-IN SAUCE COOLER.

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