JA GRILL HYDE PARK.
1510 E HARPER CT · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
10 of 20 inspections passed, 6 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 21 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 182025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT/ITEMS NAME. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS AND,UNDER 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED THE LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
FEB 12024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR PREP HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
DEC 62023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR PREP AND WOMENS WASHROOM STALL HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING IN CORNER AREA BY ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN; CLEAN FLOOR.
OCT 262022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS IN KITCHEN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPS SINK PIPE AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON BOTH.
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JUN 32021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
APR 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLIICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS OR IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNS WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE.
OCT 292019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND EQUIPMENT OF REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD AND LIQUID SPILLS.
NON-COMPLIANCE OF VIOLATION #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2222464 DATED SEPTEMBER 18, 2018. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEP 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-301.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PLATE READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS ( COOKED FISH AND LAMB)FOR TO GO ORDERS. INFORMED FOOD EMPLOYEE AND PERSON IN CHARGE EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS. PIC VOLUNTARLY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-402.11(A)(B)(A)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
4-904.11 OBSERVED NON PREWRAPED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS NOT STORED INVERTED FOR THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED. MUST STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
4-101-17 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.14 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS POROUS NOT SEALED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
SEP 132018FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
6-301.12 (A-D) OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NOT STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWELS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
4-601.11 (A) OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN PINK, GREAN AND YELLOW SUBSTANCE GROWING INSIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-402.11(A)(B)(A)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
4-904.11 OBSERVED NON PREWRAPED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS NOT STORED INVERTED FOR THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED. MUST STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
4-101-17 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.14 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS POROUS NOT SEALED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
AUG 242017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP, OUTSIDE STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
AUG 32017FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER 60.8F AND REACH-IN FREEZER 53F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER AND FREEZER ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED THREE BAGS OF COOKED RICE AND BEANS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
REAR EXPOSED SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED OBSERVED NO HOT WATER NOR SOAP AT REAR EXPOSED SINK. HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, GREASE CONTAINER LID OPEN AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP, OUTSIDE STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
AUG 32016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN OVERHEAD CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT AND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.
JUL 252016FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 113 LBS OF RIBS, CURRY CHICKEN, OX TAILS, AND GOAT BETWEEN 46-53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN OVERHEAD CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT AND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.
MAR 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT GROCERY BAGS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP,DISH AND WALK IN COOLER AREAS.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 54.0F WITH COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS RICE 20LBS 46.0F-47.2F,FISH SOUP 24LBS 43.8F-44.0F,BREAD PUDDING 30LBS 47.3F,WHITE RICE 5LBS 48.7F,ITAL SOUP 13LBS 49.1F,CURRY BEEF 10LBS 48.4F,CURRY CHICKEN 45LBS 54.5F-58.0F,GOAT 75LBS. 50.8F-52.9F,OX STEW 75LBS. 55.7F-58.4F,PORK 12LBS. 49.1F-49.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 309 LBS. $931.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT GROCERY BAGS.
MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYERS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP,DISH AND WALK IN COOLER AREAS.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 252014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA OR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHIN SINK, MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE. ALSO, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN THE COURSE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
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