Diner Grill

August 19, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: NOTED BLACK AND ORANGE SUBSTANCE ON ICE CHUTE OF FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER AND BLACK SUBTANCE IN CENTER OF WHITE STOPPER IN ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS MILK 45.3 F AT PANCAKE BATTER 49.2, 44 CHEESE F, CARNE ASADA 45.8 F, CHICKEN BREAST 49.2 F, CORNED BEEF HASH 49.1 F, FRIES 68.7 F, AND SKIRT STEAK 62.6 F STORED IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS VALUED AT $150.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (RAW CARNE ASADA, RAW CHICKEN, CORNED BEEF HASH, COOKED BROCCOLI,) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 23
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: NOTED REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AMBIENT AIR OF 58.7 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF BOTH REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS PLACED IN THE FRONT INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: NOTED DRIED SPICES IN FRONT PREP LINE AND REAR PREP AREA WIHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FLY TRAP TO AN AREA NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD PREP AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: NOTED SPLATTER ON KITCHEN CEILING, HEAVY DUST ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM VENTS,
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 1, 2023: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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