MAR 1
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TGI FRIDAY'S.
BEAT. 36/100
153 E ERIE ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 1, 2016 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- MOZZARELLA STICKS AT 45.9 F, SPINACH DIP AT 48.7 F, MACARONI CHEESE PASTA AT 48.7 F, BLUE CHEESE AT 49.0 F. HOWEVER FOUND FOODS HELD INSIDE COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES AT 40 F OR LESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 272016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TRAY OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.1F AND A TRAY OF COOKED RICE AT 79.1F . MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 13 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREAS AND SERVICE STATION DISHWASHING ROOM . APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE CLUTTER.
MAR 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE /PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT 2DR FREEZER AT UPSTAIRS PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND IN DISHROOM OF FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN UNDER SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN BSMT. WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 262014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LOWER WALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE BASEMENT AT THE THRESHOLD TO DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE AND THE MOP SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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JUL 292014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 29
2014
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(PASTA AND RAW CHICKEN BREAST) IN PREP COOLERS ON THE COOK LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES( 45.7F-51.5F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 11LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES FLYING THROUGH THE FACILITY. 2 FLYING AROUND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 1 FLYING IN THE REAR PREP AREA, 3 FLYING IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA, 1 IN THE BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER AND 2 IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LOWER WALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE BASEMENT AT THE THRESHOLD TO DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE AND THE MOP SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
JUN 52014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 5
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE DOORS OF THE FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BOTH HOOD VENTS AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE BASEBOARDS BROKEN AND/OR MISSING AT THE DRY STORAGE THRESHOLD NEAR THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.
MAY 272014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT EXTERIOR DOORS WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RODENT PRROFED OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE DOORS OF THE FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BOTH HOOD VENTS AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE RUNNING DOWN THE WALL BEHIND THE DOUBLE DECKER OVENS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER BOTH HOODS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
AUG 292013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (MASHED POTATOES AT 166.4F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AND REGROUT FLOORS NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE WALL INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
JUN 62012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
refer to previous inspection.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
refer to previous report.
MAY 302012FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2012
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING. OBSERVED BAR TENDER HANDLING MONEY AND SQUEEZING LIME INTO DRIKS AND PICKING OTHER CONDEMENTS WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AND MINIMIZE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN DISH WASHING AREA, STAGING AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILE GROUT UNDER DISH WASHING AREA, AND SOME AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO GROUT FLOOR AND MAINATIN. STANDING WATER AT KITCHEN FLOOR. MUST MINIMIZE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT INSECTS BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING OPEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SEP 192011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
HARD TO ACCESS FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING. POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE ADDRESSED. FLOORS UNDER BAR AREA & AT DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME BASEBOARDS WHERE THE SEALANT/CAULKING IS RIPPED MUST BE RE-SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CONDENSATION ON PIPE UNDER ICE BIN AT BAR MUST BE ADDRESSED. 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.
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