NOV 9
2021
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
Ground Control Restaurant, LLC
Chicago Health Dept
3313-3315 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
12 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Nov 2021.
Last inspected Nov 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
39
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2021
Inspection history
JAN 17
2020
PASS 4 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND BAR COOLER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELF.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
JAN 7
2020
FAIL 4 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND BAR COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELF.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS FOR TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE AND 3- CHEST FREEZERS STORED OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA ,IN REAR HALLWAY. TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.MUST PROVIDE LOCKS OR REMOVE FROM AREA.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND POTS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON MEAT SLICER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN,FRYER CABINET AND DISH RACKS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
JUN 29
2017
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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MAR 8
2017
PASS 2 violations
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 13
2016
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found small amount of dust build up on fan cover inside walk in cooler. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found small hole near electrical outlet inside men's restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
SEP 23
2015
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE.
DEC 3
2014
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXPOSED WOOD BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 2
2014
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices, reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, dish machine area, and rear kitchen not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Missing ceiling tile in kitche prep area, shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
OCT 9
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE TWO DOOR METAL COOLER RACKS, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR LIP AND CONDENSER ARE BROWN; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR HAS SOME DIRTY PATCHES UNDER THE STOVE AREA, CLEAN IN DETAIL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE KITCHEN SINK FLOOR DRAIN IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE DRAIN IN DETAIL.
NOV 1
2012
PASS · 0 violations
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