Chicago
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EAT

Grill-n-chill Cafe

2002 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 · Chinatown · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
90/100

Strong record across 8 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
8
6 passed
Last Inspected
2016-06-24
Pass Rate
75%
2 failures
Score
90/100
EAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-06-24
Failed 2 inspections (2011, 2011)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 12×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2016-06-24 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, ETC, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENET.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ITEMS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID CLUTTER.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED MANAGER/FOOD HANDLER IN A SLEEVELESS TOP; INSTRUCTED THAT A SHORT FORM OF SLEEVE MUST BE WORN WHEN HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS. ALSO FOUND HER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOO...

2015-08-13 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

2014-09-03 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2013-03-19 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

2012-11-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN.

2011-05-19 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-05-16 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS WITH 1/4INCH GAP BETWEEN AND UNDER SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO HOT NOR TEMPERED WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL WITH REPLACED SENSOR AT ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

2011-05-10 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN UNIT NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BLOCKING RIGHT SIDE OF SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HAND WASH SINK FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030. NO CITATION...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS WITH 1/4INCH GAP BETWEEN AND UNDER SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT USED FOR OPERATIONS IE BLENDER FOR SMOOTHIES, TRAYS FOR PASTRIES. ETC.

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. CLEAN VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR CEILING SECTION IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR/REPLACE SENSOR AT ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SHARED ROOM. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE DECK OVEN AND OR PROVIDE SPECS ON UNIT TO DETERMINE WHETHER VENTILATION REQUIRED.

minor Sanitation

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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO REMOVE SPI...

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.

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