5 Star Grill

4248 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2018

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for 5 Star Grill. On Jan 26, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that 5 Star Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 26, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; 5 Star Grill is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2018

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil used as a liner on all cooking equipment in front prep area, and on bottom of interior of 3 door prep cooler. Must remove all aluminum foil. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Jan 25, 2018

License

4 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed 4 coolers not operational (not plugged in because in disrepair). 1 door cooler in the rear prep area has ambient air temperature of 57.9F; and beverage display case in front prep area has ambient air temperature of 60.8F; etc. Instructed all refrigeration on premises must have ambient air temperature of 40F or less. Must repair refrigeration or remove. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: Observed rear prep hand sink not maintained. Water does not drain, water backing up in hand sink basin. Must repair. Instructed all hand sink must be properly functioning at all times with hot/cold water, soap/paper towels, and adequate city water pressure. Critical violation 7-38-030.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: Observed approximately 10 -15 mouse droppings in furnace room in rear prep area. Must remove droppings, clean and sanitize area. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5 Star Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5 Star Grill on file is from Jan 26, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 5 Star Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 5 Star Grill.

Has 5 Star Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 5 Star Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 5 Star Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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