Grill Inn
Mixed record — 8 of 14 inspections passed
2017-03-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN KABOBS,GYROS AND HAMBURGERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED RANGE TOP AND FRYER CABINET GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RANGE TOP AND FRYER CABINET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT ADJACENT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LIGHT SHIELD DETACHED AT SAME AREA.NSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PEPLACE LIGHT BULB AND TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
2016-11-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP ON THE SOUTH WALL NEEDS TO BE DEFROSTED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PREMISES OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR, WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-11-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP (BEHIND COUNTER)NOT DRAINING, WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE SINK. PREMISES HAS TWO DAYS TO CORRECT PROBLEM. ANOTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK IS 15 FEET AWAY IN THE REAR PREP AREA, STAFF CAN USE THAT SINK TO WASH THEIR H...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVE...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FORM INSPECTION REPORT 1632272, DATED 2/25/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, STACKED OVEN. INTERIOR OF PREP COOL...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS; CHOCOLATE CAKE AND CUPCAKES, IN FRONT VITAMIN WATER COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DETAILED INGREDIENT LABELS AND SELL BY DATES ON PACKAGING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTIAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP ON THE SOUTH WALL NEEDS TO BE DEFROSTED. CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP HAS DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. USING ALUMINUM FOIL TO COVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF ON STEAM AND PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER ARE NOT CLEAN, ONE HAS STANDING WATER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS (CORNERS). CUSTOMER DINING AREA, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK IN REAR, AND IN MENS TOILET ROOM. IN...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SOUTH CORNER WALL NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED KNOBS MISSING FROM STEAM TABLE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. USING SCREWS TO OPEN & CLOSE EACH COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. ALSO, PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MAINTAIN ALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PREMISES OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR, WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-02-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 8 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLAT...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR COKE COOLER, AND WALK-IN COOLER. 1-DOOR COOLER IN REAR DOSEN'T CLOSE, REPAIR GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND REPAIR GASKET, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, STACKED OVEN. INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIANTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR PREP, MOP SINK WALL IS DIRTY, AND WALL AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR IS DAMAGED. STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP. ALSO, HANGING CEILING VENT IN REAR TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN REAR PREP, LIGHT SHEILDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN REAR PREP AND MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.
2015-06-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESS DEBRIS AND FOOD UNDER THE FLOOR RUBBER MATT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2015-06-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP / DISH ROOM NOT MAINTAINED,NOT ABLE TO USE.WHEN HAND WASHING IS PROCESS WASTE WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR DUE TO DRAIN NOT COMPLETELY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAIN PIPE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-10-15,REPORT #1464353 #35- FOUND HOLES IN WALLS BY REAR EXIT AT BOTTOM. MUST BE SEALED #36-FOUND NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULB. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AT FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SAME LOCATION,TO M...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESS DEBRIS AND FOOD UNDER THE FLOOR RUBBER MATT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2014-07-10 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND HOLES IN WALLS BY REAR EXIT AT BOTTOM. MUST BE SEALED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULB.
2013-07-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-07-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 49.6F -50F AND 51.7F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETERS SHOWED TEMP OF 50F.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER: COOKED BEANS,VARIOUS KIND OF CHEES...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F; RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.7F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 50.1F; COOKED BLACK BEANS AT TEMP OF 50.9F TO 51.; GYRO MEAT PLACED ON BROILED SPIT AT TEMP OF 90.9F TO ...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,LAYER OF SEMI-SOLID GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR LID AND GROUND,FLIES ON AND AROUND THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
STAFF WASH ROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
2012-11-16 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
2012-07-12 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.
2010-12-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-12-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER FOR HAND WASHING AND DISH WASHING. OWNER STATED THE HOT WATER TANK IS NOT WORKING. ...
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. WHILE DRAINING LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER ...
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. REPAIR LEFT STOPPER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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. CLEAN ACCCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE HANDSINK. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD IN WOMAN'S WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE REFRIGERTION THERMOMETERS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MISSING FROM UNITS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM REAR OF PREMISES. CLEAN...
2010-07-29 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
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. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had rust peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ...
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 under heavy equipment, storage areas need cleaning.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. wall by exposed hand sink in prep area had peeling paint, shall be repair.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...
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