Star Grill
Mixed record — 8 of 14 inspections passed
2018-10-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-502.11(B) METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2018-10-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-502.11(B) METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND/ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND SHELF RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A,C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (PLASTIC SPOONS, FORKS, ETC.) STORED IN BIN ABOVE FRONT COUNTER IMPROPERLY HELD, SOME MOUTH PIECES FACING UPWARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLES FACIN...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2017-03-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-03-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 119.5F,BEEF BROTH AT TEMP OF 125.7F; REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 124.5F,FOOD WAS STORED AT STEAM TABLES WHICH WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 127.9F.FOUND RAW MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
WE(MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP WHITE SHELF OF THE FRONT COUNTER. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.BACK DOOR WITH A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AREA.MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN INTERIOR LINER INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER DOOR.LID LINER IS REPAIRED WITH EXCESS GRAY DUCT TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LINER LID.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE TWO DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO STEM THERMOMETER. NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
2016-05-23 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE PROPERLY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT BASEMENT.
2015-01-22 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THEROMETER ON PREMISES ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
2014-03-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-03-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AND OVER 20 DEAD ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS ALONG THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACT...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN THE REACH-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
0BSERVED MEAT DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2013-10-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-10-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. PREMISES HAS OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 45F TO 48F.(REFRIED BEANS 45F, BEEF 47.8F,TOMATOES 47.2F, BEEF 45.8F, CHEESE 48.4F) MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 20 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:OVER 7 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT KITCHEN PREP, OVER 3 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ALL ON FIRST FLOOR), OVER 8 LIVE ROAC...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID AND LIPS DRIPPING ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, REFRIED BEANS, SALAD, HOT DOGS,BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RAW/UNFINISHED WOOD INSIDE CABINETS UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSING UNIT AT THE FRONT SELLING COUNTER AND TRASH CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WOOD INSIDE CABINETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNITS OF DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS. UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAI...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE TIOLET. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION INSIDE BATHROOM AND ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR VENTS FREE OF DIRT ROACHES THROUGH OUT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
2012-09-11 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE STAND UP PREP COOLERS/COOLER DOOR AND HINDGES. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT REAR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
2011-11-02 Pass Complaint 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE LABEL ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS INCLUDING SINGLE ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON INSIDE OF MICROWAVE OVEN.
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. MAINT FLOOR DRY AT FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRWELLS,A...
2011-08-18 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-08-15 Fail License 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MUTLI USE UTENSIL...
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES IN CHEF PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWINGS:FILTERS ON HOOD,GLASS ICE DISPENCER ON SODA MACHINE IN DININ...
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER THE HOOD,FLOOR BEHIND TOILET BOWL, AND MOP STAINS ON BSMT....
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ACCUMULATED DUSTS ON WALL UNDER HOOD BY DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS.
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