Ocean Grill & Bar
Mostly clean — 3 of 7 passed, one prior failure
2025-11-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISE...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
2025-10-28 Fail Canvass 8 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: RAW OYSTERS). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
"OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL A...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
2024-10-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK WITH NO TAG ATTACHED TO BULK BAGS OF HALF SHELL CHERRY STONE CLAMS, BABY CLAMS, OYSTERS, BABY CLAMS, ESCAGOT IN ALL FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. A WHOLE BEEF TENDON (59.9F) FOUND IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANDING WATER, BEEF BALLS (49.9F), SHREDDED BEEF TENDON (45.0F), CHICKEN (45.4F), SLICED BEEF (48.9F), BEEF TRIPE (45.0F) AL...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS. PREP COOLER WAS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE BOILING UNIT UNDER THE HOOD. PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INFOR...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF TCS FOODS. APPROXIMATELY 5 PACKS OF RAW BEEF TENDON FOUND SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS MISSING THE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ON A FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED DEVICE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING DIRECTLY ON OR ABOVE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE CONTAINERS OF THE SAUCES AND SEASONINGS USED TO DRESS FOOD NOT COVERED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED A CLEAN WOK STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND A CLEAN POT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH MENTIONED FOOD CONTACT ITEMS AND REFRAIN FROM STORING CLEAN DISHWARE ON THE FLOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WASHING LARGE DISHWARE THAT CAN'T FIT INSIDE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP ON THE ICE PANEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.
2024-07-11 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND OUTSIDE PARTICIALS STICKING TO DOOR. INSTRUCTEDT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED LINING FROM EQUIPMENT BEING NEW ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE GRILL AREA AND THE PREP TABLE WITH THE MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND THE FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE OVER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-05-23 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND OUTSIDE PARTICIALS STICKING TO DOOR. INSTRUCTEDT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LINING FROM EQUIPMENT BEING NEW ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE GRILL AREA AND THE PREP TABLE WITH THE MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND THE FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE OVER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-12-14 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-08-31 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMETATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBIILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-01...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PANTRY AREA WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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