Grill Inn

November 14, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP (BEHIND COUNTER)NOT DRAINING, WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE SINK. PREMISES HAS TWO DAYS TO CORRECT PROBLEM. ANOTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK IS 15 FEET AWAY IN THE REAR PREP AREA, STAFF CAN USE THAT SINK TO WASH THEIR HANDS UNTIL THE SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS REPAIRED. SANITARIAN WILL RETURN ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 TO INSPECT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 11Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.S ERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FORM INSPECTION REPORT 1632272, DATED 2/25/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, STACKED OVEN. INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. # 34; OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. # 35; OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR PREP, MOP SINK WALL IS DIRTY, AND WALL AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR IS DAMAGED. STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP. ALSO, HANGING CEILING VENT IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #36; OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN REAR PREP, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN REAR PREP AND MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. # 38; EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #39; OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS; CHOCOLATE CAKE AND CUPCAKES, IN FRONT VITAMIN WATER COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DETAILED INGREDIENT LABELS AND SELL BY DATES ON PACKAGING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTIAN.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP ON THE SOUTH WALL NEEDS TO BE DEFROSTED. CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP HAS DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. USING ALUMINUM FOIL TO COVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP, SO THE TOP IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, AND DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL. MAINTAIN ALL.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF ON STEAM AND PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER ARE NOT CLEAN, ONE HAS STANDING WATER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS (CORNERS). CUSTOMER DINING AREA, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK IN REAR, AND IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPLACE COVERS, AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOUTH CORNER WALL NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED KNOBS MISSING FROM STEAM TABLE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. USING SCREWS TO OPEN & CLOSE EACH COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. ALSO, PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MAINTAIN ALL.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREMISES OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR, WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 25, 2016: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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