OCT 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MASTI GRILL, INC..
BEAT. 18/100
2948-2950 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 9, 2018 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 8 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Oct 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND A 7 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 272018FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2018
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-703.11 PREVIOUSLY TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE STILL NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER (0 PPM AVAILABLE CHLORINE) AND OBSERVED BLENDERS INSIDE MACHINE BEING WASHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. MUST HAVE DISHMACHINE SERVICED TO PROPERLY DISPENSE SANITIZER.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED LENTIL AT 44.8F, CHICKEN AT 44.6F, GOAT AT 44.8F, AND AT 45.3F. CHICKEN BIRYANI AT 44.6F. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS TOTAL DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND A 7 DAY EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
8-201.13 YOGURT MADE ON PREMISES. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR APPROVAL OF A HACCP PLAN TO MAKE YOGURT.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
8-103.11 MANAGER STATES YOGURT IS BEING MADE ON PREMISES. MUST CEASE MAKING YOGURT UNTIL APPROVED BY CDPH. NO YOGURT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO PURCHASE COMMERCIALLY PREPARED YOGURT UNTIL VARIANCE OBTAINED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 WALK-IN COOLER NOTED AT THIS TIME AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED LENTIL AT 44.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED 1/4" OPENING TO OUTSIDE AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR (NEAR WASHROOMS). MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH FRONT PREP AND MAIN KITCHEN WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 PREVIOUSLY LOCKED STORAGE ROOM (ACROSS FROM CUSTOMER WASHROOMS) IS NOW OPENED AND FOUND TO BE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: #38 6-501.111. STILL OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELVING UNDER HOT HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN, 20 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, 13 DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 4 DROPPINGS IN WOMAN'S WASHROOM, 20 THROUGHOUT THE WATER HEATER CLOSET IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 182018FAILED22 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2018
FAILED
22 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION CUTTING BOARD IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR, BLACKENED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD. ALSO NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TONGS BEING STORED NOT IN USE, HANGING ON THE DOOR HANDLE OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS BEFORE STORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION AND EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
8-201.13 YOGURT MADE ON PREMISES. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR APPROVAL OF A HACCP PLAN TO MAKE YOGURT.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
8-103.11 MANAGER STATES YOGURT IS BEING MADE ON PREMISES. MUST CEASE MAKING YOGURT UNTIL APPROVED BY CDPH. NO YOGURT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 NOTED TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 53.6F. NO TCS FOODS IN COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12(A) NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE ROACHES AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA, INSIDE MACHINE, ON WALLS AND FLOORS SURROUNDING THE MACHINE. AT AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE CUTTING BOARD ON A METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR ROACHES. MUST ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-803.11 OBSERVED SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED HANGING ON THE HANDLE OF THE OVEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS N FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-204.117(A) CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. OBSERVED 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVEL AT THE DISH MACHINE. NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK QUATERNARY SANITIZER BEING USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH FRONT PREP AND MAIN KITCHEN WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. WALLS ON THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11(A) MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 232017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 23
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
OCT 72016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND GREASE TRAP AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM ACCROSS FROM BATHROOMS WITH EXCESS CLUTTER ACCUMUALTION. MUST DE CLUTTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL AND 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND.
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JUL 22015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 2
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list, for next routine inspection.
FEB 52014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST LABEL ALL LARGE TALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL PLATES AND BOWLS AT SHELVING RACK AT ALL TIMES UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
OCT 32013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts shall be 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).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided, light shields in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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