JUN 12
2012
PASS · 0 violations
FONTANA GRILL.
Chicago Health Dept
1329 W WILSON AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2012.
4 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2012.
Last inspected Jun 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 5
2012
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA LITTERED WITH GARBAGE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND ALL DUMPSTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN GASKETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.
MAY 25
2012
FAIL 0 violations
NOV 3
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR WITH BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. ALSO OBSERVED COOK WASHING EXTERIOR OF VINEGAR CONTAINER INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. VINEGAR DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE CONTAINER.
* 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 MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.
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. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORED CLEAN PANS.RAW WOODEN CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN CREVICES/CRACKS BEING USED. MUST REPLACE.
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. DIRTY FOOD SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE SIDE HALLWAY NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. ALSO AT FURNACE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, NOT SMOOTH. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. MUST NOT DRY DIRTY LINENS ON CLEAN STORED DISHES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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