SUPER JALAPENO GRILL INC..
2910 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 142021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
CLOSET FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT UNDER STAIRCASE AT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE AT SAID LOCATION.
APR 92020FAILED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MAR 302020FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 3# OF FOOD WORTH $10. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG REAR ADJACENT DOOR TO ANOTHER AREA.MUST MAE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 2- DOOR COOLER AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR PREP AREA BLACK REFRIGERATOR
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,2- EYE STOVE
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING SEWER COVER IN BASEMENT
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALLS AND WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DOOR JAM IN SMALL SIDE STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED AND MOLDED EAST WALLS AT STAIRCASE IN REAR AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE AT 3- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER 2 & 3 COMP SINK AND REAR STORAGE AREA
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC GLOVE AT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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SEP 162019FAILED20 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN
OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG REAR ADJACENT DOOR TO ANOTHER AREA.MUST MAE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 2- DOOR COOLER AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR PREP AREA BLACK REFRIGERATOR
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,2- EYE STOVE
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK
MUST REPLACE MISSING SEWER COVER IN BASEMENT.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALLS AND WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DOOR JAM IN SMALL SIDE STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED AND MOLDED EAST WALLS AT STAIRCASE IN REAR AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE AT 3- COMP SINK.
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER 2 & 3 COMP SINK AND REAR STORAGE AREA
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC GLOVE AT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2311955 9/6/19 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PIPES AND LOWER SHELVING UNITS UNDER ICE MACHINE AND NEAR PURSE,INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINETS ,ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BETWEEN AND IN FRONT OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON LEDGES OF FOOD STORAGE RACK AND UNDER TABLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN OFFICE AREA.ALSO. STILL OBSERVED APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND TOILET ROOMS WALLS AND INSIDE OF TOILET,ON WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/16/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
SEP 62019FAILED18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH REQUIRED INFO GIVEN.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER LEDGE AND FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE,UNDER TABLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO,APPX.12 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/6/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT 2- DOOR COOLER AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REAR PREP AREA BLACK REFRIGERATOR.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,2- EYE STOVE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALLS AND WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DOOR JAM IN SMALL SIDE STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,DAMAGED EAST WALLS AT STAIRCASE IN REAR AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS UNDER 2 & 3 COMP SINK AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST REMOVE ,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REMOVE PLASTIC GLOVE AT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 222018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed 15 mouse droppings on the floor in the rear dry storage closet around the hot water heater. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence and clean affected areas and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the left door of the front counter 2 door cooler and on the 1 door prep top cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed food items stored in plastic shopping bags. Instructed facility to store all foods in food grade materials only and to maintain.
Observed heavy dirt accumulation in the microwave in the kitchen and in the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed heavy grease buildup in the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed some of the sink stoppers at the three compartment sink to not be functioning properly. Instructed facility to obtain working stoppers and to maintain. Observed a leak at the drain pipe below the left compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
NOV 202017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE FRONT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 202017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHRROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 212016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER NOT LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIDS FOR CONTAINERS.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT AND AT THE DOOR SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE....NOTED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 102015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE.
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
MAY 152014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
APR 192013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Must replace broken gasket at the 2 door cooler behind front service counter.
Must provide,maintain a metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.
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