GOURMET GORILLA,INC..
942 W HURON ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
4 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 272015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. FLOOR IN THE SOUTH FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. BOXES OF FROZEN FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST STORE AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
APR 152014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 24F. OPERATOR TURNED DIAL TO MAKE FREEZER COLDER BUT TEMPERATURE WENT UP TO 33.1F. FREEZER TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AND TOLD OPERATOR TO MOVE ALL FOOD TO A REFRIGERATOR AND FOOD IS NOT TO BE FROZEN AGAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOUND WALK IN FREEZER ON FIRST FLOOR WITH A DAMAGED DOOR AND DAMAGED FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS NEAR FRONT WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO WORKING LIGHT IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BASEMENT RESTROOM DOOR WITH A BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE ITEMS, AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 262013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA
CLEAN FLOOES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
SOME CLUTTER FOUND IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA MUST ORGANIZE AND MANITAIN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA
AUG 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
Inspector Comments: Walls and ceilings in the south dry storage room must be finished to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and seal noticeable openings on walls were noted.
light shields in the kitchen areas must be cleaned,maintained.
AUG 92012FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found gap under rear receiving door approximately 1/4" mode of entry all accross the bottom of said door.Serious violation 7-38-020.
All prepared food items held inside the refrigeration units must be properly labeled,dated.Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers.
Multi-kitchen equipments throughout the kitchen areas must be properly stored and inverted to prevent contamination before use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
Floors along walls and in all corners throughout especially in basement storage areas require a detail cleaning.
Walls and ceilings in the south dry storage room must be finished to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces and seal noticeable openings on walls were noted.
Light bulbs over the cooking equipments must be shielded and other light shields in the kitchen areas must be cleaned,maintained.
Remove cluttered conditions in the basement storage rooms due to potential pest harborage,remove pieces of unused kitchen equipments,properly store remaining items 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.All cleaning equipment should be stored clean & hung to dry.
Hair restraints are needed for all food handlers working in the kitchen.
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AUG 112010FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN AREA,DISHROOM.
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.FOUND REAR DOOR TO PREMISES NOT RODENT-PROOFED.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE CLEANED,SANITIZED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS AONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,INCLUDING WALK-IN-FLOORS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AREA,INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLERS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE THE PREMISES,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
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