MAR 24
2017
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
ILLINOIS BAR & GRILL.
Chicago Health Dept
5700 S CICERO AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2017.
Last inspected Mar 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
VIOLATIONS
53
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 16
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SIDES OF FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FLOOR DRAINS UNDER FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 16
2016
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT AND FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
MAY 9
2016
FAIL 6 violations
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATLY CHECK SANITIZING RINSE WATER. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMMOVE ALL GREASE AND DEBRIS. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT AND FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 18
2015
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CONDENSOR DRIP PAN IN PREP COOLER, LEAKING CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM INTERIOR. INSTD TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN SAME. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH WORN AND RUSTY SURFACES. REPAIR/MAINTAIN SAME. WORN TEFLON WRAP WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS NOTED ON MIDDLE SECTION AT GRILL LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE/MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER BOTTOM SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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JUL 17
2015
PASS 3 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, AND RUSTED SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING OF ENTRYWAY (BRICK SURFACE) INBETWEEN BAR AND PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR.
NOV 18
2014
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE NOZZLES ON THE SODA GUNS AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BAR AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO AIR DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 5
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. MUST SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS/GRILL, INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS (INCLUDING COOLERS BEING USED AS DRY STORAGE), STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND LEGS/WHEELS ON THE EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAILN CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 20
2013
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FRYERS INCLUDING INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND WHEELS NOT CLEAN, DUST/DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE PROPER HOLDER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER.
APR 16
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AND BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS SURRROUNDING UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 23
2012
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 16
2012
FAIL 4 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-19-12 REPORT #1080206 INSP#389. #33 CLEAN INTERIUOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, #34 FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, #35 WALLS AROUND 3 COMP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING, #38 LEAK AT BAR HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
POP GUNS AND HOLDERS IN NEED OF DETAILK CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SPRAYER ONLY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 19
2012
PASS 4 violations
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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. GOOD REPAIR AND POOR REPAIR. REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. WALLS AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. LEAK AT P-TRAP AT BAR HANDSINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 15
2011
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST/PAINT SAME. INTERIOR OF DEEP COOLER AT BAR AREA WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND REPAIR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MEAT SLICER AND TOASTER OVEN NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE PROPER HOLDER FOR SPRAYER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 22
2011
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ROLLING CART, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER AND BASEMENT INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND HANLES NOT CLEAN, LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTILCES/CLUTTER (OLD OIL BOXES) IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REMOVE SAME.
DEC 29
2010
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, DUST.CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT BAR SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
MAY 13
2010
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INTERIOR SIDE OF PANEL ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CUTTING BOARD WITH DEPP DARK GROOVES. REPAIR/REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA. CLEAN AND KEEP DRY.
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