NICK JR.'S GRILL.
6856 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
13 of 20 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE,COOKED SHRREDDED POTATOES,OATMEAL) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PREP COOLER IN HOT HOLDING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APR 82022FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; THE CURRENT MENU ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A STATEMENT THAT STATES "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY AND TO IDENTIFY RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS) BY ASTERISKING THEM TO THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND PACKAGES OF FROZEN RAW BEEF THAWING IN THE PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
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JAN 42021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-402.11 NO EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
4-501.11 REPLACE THE MISSING SLIDING DOOR COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
SEP 272019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE COOK TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (PANCAKES) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE TAKING THE FOOD OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR HANDS AND A SPATULA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE AFFECTED FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
REPLACE THE MISSING SLIDING DOOR COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SEP 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.114(E): OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11(A): MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER.
6-202.15: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF PESTS.
3-304.14(B): MUST STORE CLEANING RAGS, WHEN IN BETWEEN USE, IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
3-304.12(E): OBSERVED ENTIRE ICE SCOOP STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ICE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE ABOVE THE ICE WHILE NOT IN USE.
4-903.11(A): OBSERVED A/C CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO CLEAN DISHES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL CLEAN ARTICLES WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION. 4-903.11(B): MUST STORE CLEAN DISHES IN AN INVERTED POSITION.
4-602.13: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE FRYER CABINET.
6-202.14: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM.
6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE CEILING BY THE PIPE OF THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN FACILITY TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS. 6-301.12(A): OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment grill sides had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning.
Floors under cooking not clean, had grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(Corners).
Wall that had gaps by coffee station in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
APR 42017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated in coolers in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in reach I coolers in kitchen prep area.
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in stated of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving not clean, had excess food debris build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floor by hot water heater closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
NOV 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA,
LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCT,
JUL 272016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
COOKED PREPARED RICE INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND COUNTER TOP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
LIGHT TO DIM BY DISH AND STORAGE AREA, REAR OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ADD MORE LIGHT,
FRONT STORAGE AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
JAN 82015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX COVER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA INCLUDING WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 122014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COVING ALONG REAR WALL IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL WALLS IN WATER HEATER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND LOWER PORTION OF WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO ALL WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH NO HOLES OR GAPS. OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT SECURED TO CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING WORN BY FOOD HANDLER. ADVISED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FEB 282014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH APPROXIMATE 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE WHERE METAL DOOR FRAME MEETS DOOR EDGE AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO OUTER OPENINGS ARE PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FACILITY IS PREPARING HAMBURGERS. FOUND NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED OR IN THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OR ON EACH MENU.
OBSERVED COVING ALONG REAR WALL IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL WALLS IN WATER HEATER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND LOWER PORTION OF WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO ALL WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH NO HOLES OR GAPS. OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT SECURED TO CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING WORN BY FOOD HANDLER. ADVISED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OCT 252012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Can opener attached to prep table, three compartment sink, utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Thermometer not provided in beverage/condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
DEC 82011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BY REAR EXIT DOOR OR LEVEL.----------NOTED BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES WITH OPENING AT REAR AREA (BEHIND HOT WATER TANK). MUST REPAIR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER.
AUG 52010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NOTED SOME GREASE BUILD-UP).
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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