SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GRILL INN.

BEAT. 36/100

1422 W MORSE AVE · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 31, 2017 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 31
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.

NOV 17
2016
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.

NOV 14
2016
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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 HANDS UNTIL THE SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS REPAIRED. SANITARIAN WILL RETURN ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 TO INSPECT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
* 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 SERVED.S ERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSSanitation
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 COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. # 34; OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. # 35; 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 TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #36; OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN REAR PREP, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN REAR PREP AND MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. # 38; EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #39; OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINORChemical Safety
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.

MINORSanitation
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 PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP, SO THE TOP IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, AND DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL. MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPLACE COVERS, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORFood Temperature
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.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.

FEB 25
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* 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 VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

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JUN 24
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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:7-38-030

SERIOUSFacility Condition
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

MINORSanitation
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 MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

MINORSanitation
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

JUL 10
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULB.

JUL 29
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 19
2013
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 CHEESE, SLICED BEEF,ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.OTHER COOLERS ON PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
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 94.6F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 9.5, VALUE $41. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ONCE THE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON BROIL SPIT, COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE. INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

NOV 16
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

JUL 12
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
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.

DEC 10
2010
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 8
2010
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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. CITATION 71026-18 COURT 1.20.11, 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM

CRITICALPlumbing & 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. WHILE DRAINING LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER BACKED UP IN THE NEXT 2 COMPARTMENT AND SLOWLY DRAINED DOWN. ALSO LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE SINK MAINTAINED, REPAIR LEAK. CITATION 71026-18 COURT DATE 1.20.11, 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE REFRIGERTION THERMOMETERS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MISSING FROM UNITS.

MINORPest Activity
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 AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE GROUND.

JUL 29
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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, storage shelving, not clean need cleaning.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep area, kitchen need cleaning, broken light shield in women's bathroom shall be replaced.

MINORSanitation
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 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. exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen need cleaning.

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