THE CAPITAL GRILLE.

Chicago Health Dept

633 N ST CLAIR ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 1

2026

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES UPPER PORTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER IN PANTRY REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP FROM CONDENSER.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

COOKLINE HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAY 6

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 23

2025

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 2ND SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED 3-COMP SINK EXCESSIVELY FROM PIPES AT ALL 3 BASINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 22

2024

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CUP IN WAREWASHING AREA NEAR EXPOSED, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES IN CONTAINERS DESIGNED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEE'S HANDS AND EXPOSED FOOD AND EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS MISSING FROM THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: SINK IN BETWEEN ICE MACHINES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, SINK NEAR MEAT SLICER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, SINK NEAR ENTRANCE TO MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COMPRESSORS AND VENTS OF COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT MAIN COOK LINE AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AND TOWELS USED TO LINE PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE AREA (SPRAY HOSE FAUCET, DISH MACHINE CURTAINS, DISH MACHINE DRAINAGE PLUMBING). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES AS EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTING IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN FREEZER TO BE INSUFFICIENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE OR LIGHT BULBS TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN AREAS WHERE FOOD IS STORED AND HANDLED AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 10

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Deli Meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Fan cover and cooling lines not clean in walk-in coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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JUL 28

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS/SPRAY BOTTLES DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSULATION LINE DAMANAGED/HEAVY DUST IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING IN DISH AND PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 1

2021

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 25

2021

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FLY/PEST LIGHT DEVICE DIRECTLY OVER A WALL MOUNTED CLEAN KNIFE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE PEST DEVICE OR KNIFES.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ACCUMULATION OF MEAT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/24/2019 REPORT #2294115 NOT CORRECTED: #58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

JUN 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

- OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT THE COOK LINE STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

- MUST DESIGNATE A SINK IN THE COOK LINE FOR FOOD PREPARATION. -

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DISH MACHINE'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

APR 5

2018

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 29

2018

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2050379 DATED ON 05/15/17 NOT CORRECTED-#37 BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS MISSING VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL VENTILATION. THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER, FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT BAR ALSO CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF BAR GLASSMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED SOME REACH IN COOLERS WITH MISSING OR BROKEN THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

MAY 15

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FLY TRAP TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS MISSING VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL VENTILATION.

Minor Food Temperature

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

ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOLING LINES OF FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED NEXT TO FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM KITCHEN AND PLACE IN LOCKER ROOM.

JUL 22

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE THAT CONTAINS DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE BUILDUP ON THE SIDES WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE MINERAL DEPOSIT BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 15

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION DRIPPING FROM THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND GROUND SURFACE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE THAT CONTAINS DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE BUILDUP ON THE SIDES WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE MINERAL DEPOSIT BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK OF HOT LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

JUL 3

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 30

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN SALAD PREP COOLER WITH NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE IN THE KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INSIDE OF BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND THE WHEELS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTS OVER THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

AUG 1

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 25

2013

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER: SHRIMP AT 50.3F, CHEESE AT 50.7F, EGGS AT 57.9F, TURKEY AT 55.7F, LIQUID EGGS AT 44.6F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 60.0F, BEHCAMEL SAUCE AT 44.2F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: AU GRATIN POTATOES AT 44.7F, ONION SOUP AT 44.2F, CHEESE AT 44.2F, CREME ANGLAISE AT 43.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

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 ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 16 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 15

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING LID ON ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP COOLER NEXT TO COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEM STORED ON FOOD SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SEPARATE.

SEP 22

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AT FRONT COOK'S LINE MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR TILE AT STAIRS MUST BE REPLACED. FLOORS AROUND CORNERS & UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES OF THE 2nd FLOOR DRY STORAGE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BIG ICE MACHINE IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHROOM & BY THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE CONDENSATION LINE BEHIND THE SMALL ICE MACHINE MUST EXTEND INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN. 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.

OCT 20

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 9

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF OYSTERS WITH NO SHELLFISH TAGS. MUST HAVE TAGS WITH PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT IS BEING DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $142.00 200 OYSTERS CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B2) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF ICE CREAM MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. STAINED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND 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. FLOORS AT FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE TILES ARE BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD MISSING AT ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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