MAY 19
2017
PASS · 0 violations
MAKKI GRILL.
Chicago Health Dept
4702 N KIMBALL AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
11 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2017.
Last inspected May 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
41
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 18
2017
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
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).
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).
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
SEP 30
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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
PASS 4 violations
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.
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,
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
DEC 23
2014
PASS 3 violations
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.
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.
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
PASS 7 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Drain line under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside front pastry cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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
PASS 2 violations
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
MAY 6
2013
FAIL 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
NOV 8
2012
PASS 6 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
AUG 19
2011
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 2
2011
FAIL 5 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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