SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MAKKI GRILL.

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4702 N KIMBALL AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 19, 2017 · passed

8 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 19
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 18
2017
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF,HOT DOGS,CHICKEN ETC.THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST EMPTY THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER,OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 48.9F,HOT DOGS AT 49.1F,STEAK AT 49.0F,CUT LETTUCE AT 48.3F,CUT TOMATOES AT 47.2F,HAMBURGERS AT 48.2F ETC. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1965733 DATED:09/30/2016 38-MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.ALL TOILET ROOMS MUST BE VENTED. 1 SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. 12/30/2016 41-UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ALONG THE WALL AT REAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES/KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 12/30/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/25/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP FROM INTERIORS OF FREEZER UNITS STORED AT REAR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

SEP 30
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.ALL TOILET ROOMS MUST BE VENTED. 1 SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ALONG THE WALL AT REAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES/KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 11
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; MICROWAVE OVEN AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

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

WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN DINING AREA, CHIPPING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, AND CEILING TILE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

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

CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

DEC 23
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORED FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAG.

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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APR 8
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods not properly stored in freezer. Instructed to store all foods in food grade freezer bags.

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

Exhaust hood, filters and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize food surfaces.

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

Floor along wall base and behind storage racks in rear not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Ceiling tile not maintained in prep areas. Instructed to replace any damaged ceiling tile.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Drain line under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside front pastry cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

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

Unnecessary clutter stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

MAY 13
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM AND LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

MAY 6
2013
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED, FROM REPORT #1300405, DATE 11-8-12; VIOLATIONS #30, PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT OUTSIDE THE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER, AND ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE,FLOUR,SALT,ETC. #33,: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS LID AND EXTERIOR PART, THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. #34,: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, IN THE CORNER CLOSE TO THE GREASE TRAP BOX, AND UNDER THE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE THE BAGS OF RICE STORED ON THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVINGS OR PALLET TO STORE THE STOCKS AND BAGS OF RICE. #35,: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WITH DUST BUILD-UP. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-42-090.

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

FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

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

DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS IN WASHROOM AND LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

NOV 8
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT OUTSIDE THE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER, AND ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE,FLOUR,SALT,ETC.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS LID AND EXTERIOR PART, THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, IN THE CORNER CLOSE TO THE GREASE TRAP BOX, AND UNDER THE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST ELEVATE THE BAGS OF RICE STORED ON THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVINGS OR PALLET TO STORE THE STOCKS AND BAGS OF RICE.

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WITH DUST BUILD-UP.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL, WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.

AUG 19
2011
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 2
2011
FAILED
5 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. BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRYER, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER AND MOP SINK.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND CLOSETS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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. MUST REPAIR WALLS IN KITCHEN AND REPAINT AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN WASHROOMS. ALSO MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM STORAGE ROOM AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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