Teddy's Grill

Chicago Health Dept

3847 S MORGAN ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2015.

Last inspected May 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2015

Inspection history

MAY 21

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND FREEZERS,MEAT SLICER, AND THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT CABINETS, AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVERED FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL,LITTER AND DEBRIS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND THE TOILET ROOM SELF CLOSING DEVICE NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

NOV 17

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CURRENT SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, NO CURRENT PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON SITE WHEN PREMISES IS PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS HAMBERGER 152.3*F,EGGS 39.9*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a, SCHOOL LIST/INFORMATION PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FORKS, SPOONS, NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(HANDLE UP).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT CABINETS, AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FRONT OF RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

MAR 24

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY REAR COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN,INTERIOR OF HOT DOG WARMER, REAR PREP TABLE, SLICER, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND UNUSED COOLER UNDER GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND CLEAN.

MAR 28

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: GRILL, FRYERS, UNDER FLAT TOP, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 11

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INTERIOR OF HOOD AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING WITH GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET REMOVED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN

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JUL 3

2012

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE/GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, CONTAINERS NOT COVERED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF GREASE CONTAINER, LIDS UNCOVERED, AND EXPOSED GARBAGE FROM DUMPSTER. ALSO EXCESSIVE WEEDS, GARBAGE AT SURROUNDING OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE WEEDS AND GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD/GREASE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS/COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF STOVE, EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE, MOTOR AND ATTACHED HARDWARE OF PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE (BEHIND FILE CABINET, ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT) NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INTERIOR OF HOOD AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING WITH GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET REMOVED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

DEC 2

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR NEED CLEANING OF OLD FOOD.ALSO EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,SHELVING UNITS,EQUIPMENT AROUND3-COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.DEBRIS/OLD FOOD ON FLOORS AROUND STORAGE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND REAR DISH/STORAGE AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY AT HEAD OF FAUCETS.MUST REPAIR.

JUL 21

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (BREADED CHICKEN BREASTS AT 52.1F ,3 DOZEN EGGS AT 46.1-48.6F,15 LB HAM 46.1). FOOD WAS DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER COST$40.00.

JUL 19

2011

FAIL 0 violations

JUL 12

2011

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLER. 3LBS COOKED RICE IN POT ,IN REAR COOLER AT 61F,6-DOZEN EGGS INSIDE LARGE BOX AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN FRONT PREP COOLER AT 48.9-49.6F,GROUND PORK/BEEF PATTY AT 57F,COOKED HAMBURGER AND STEAK IN SAME PAN AT 108F. NO LABELS OR DATE ON FOODS. FOODS WAS DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE FOODS ARE PUT INTO COOLER. COST APPROX $50.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD ON UPPER INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON ICE USED FOR DRINKS FOR CUSTOMERS. ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE ICE. MACHINE MUST BE CLEAN/SANITIZE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSREVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND EXTERIOR LIDS OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES. 1ST FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK BROKEN,NOT MAINTAINED.AS I MOVED FAUCET TO MIDDLE SINK, FAUCET FELL OFF INTO SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN OFFICE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM VENT IN WASHROOM.

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