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Flat Top Grill

1400 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
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53/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for pest activity, plumbing & waste

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2010-04-09
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
53/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2010-04-09)
Failed 2 inspections (2010, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2010-04-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-04-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

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. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FOOD CONTAINER LIDS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CONTAINERS STORED NOODLES, CHICKEN, TOFU, TOMATOES AND SAUCES. SOME OF THE ...

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. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SIN...

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. EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR ...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 1/2" GAP AT CORNER OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT GRILL AREA. MUST SEAL THE PAINTED SHELVES NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE GRILL AREA.

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 STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CONTAINER LIDS. DETAIL CLEA...

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 THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP, DINING AREA, STORAGE AREAS, AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE LIQ...

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. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE WATER METER IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT. REMOVE RUST ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL A DRAIN LINE HOSE BEHIND THE BAR FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDER. PROPANE GAS STOVES NOT USED UNDER VENTILATION. MUST USE UNDER VENTILATION OR DISCONTINUE USE.

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. NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE GRILL PREP CO...

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. STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AND ICE MACHINE.

2010-01-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS FOR BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST HAVE GREASE TRAP CLEANED. DRAIN LINE AND SODA GUN HOLDER ARE MISSING AT THE BAR. MUST INSTALL.

2010-01-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
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. EVID...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 176F) IS BEING PREPARED AN...

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 DRY STORAGE WIRE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

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. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE HALLWAY, STORAGE ROOMS. INSTALL BASEBOARD IN ALL AREAS WHERE IT IS MISSING. REPAIR CORNER OF WALL AT DISHWASH AREA ON BOTH SIDES...

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS FOR BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST HAVE GREASE TRAP CLEANED. DRAIN LINE AND SODA GUN HOLDER ARE MISSING AT THE BAR. MUST INSTALL.

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