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The Grill On The Alley

October 16, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: THE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NOTED 0-10PPM REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BAR AREA, 15 IN THE SERVICE AREAS AND DINING AREA AND 5 IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE OR DISCARD.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AT THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREAS, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE BAR AREA AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER, GREASE, FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE COOK LINE, UNDER THE LARGE DISH MACHINE, IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET, AND UNDER THE BAR. MUST ALSO REPLACE ALL SMOKE DAMAGED AND SOILED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE COFFEE STATION IN THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST MINIMIZE RECYCLING MATERIALS AND OTHER DEBRIS IN THE DOCK AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 27, 2014: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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