Anthony D's Grill

554-556 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
American
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2018
50
Score
High Risk

Anthony D's Grill has been inspected 12 times since 2013. On Sep 20, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at Anthony D's Grill since Sep 20, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited five times.

Anthony D's Grill's latest score of 50 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) - NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: STEAK 48.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5LBS OF THE PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 - NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.4F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESE. MANAGER REPAIRED COOLER DURING INSPECTION, WHICH NOW READS AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.1F. PREVIOUS TAG WAS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) - OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 - OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 - NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND BE ABLE TO VERIFY.
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50
Jun 18, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED FOODS AND FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BASEMENT FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.
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Jun 11, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 49.5F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.7F, CHEESE AT 47.8F, HAM AT 46.4F, GROUND BEEF AT 46.4F, HOT DOGS AT 45.9F, AND CHORIZO AT 45.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN AREA IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED FOODS AND FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BASEMENT FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD. OBSERVED THE RIGHT DOOR WITH A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE STOVE AND STORAGE SHELVES ATTACHED TO THE WALLS.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Aug 14, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE (FIFO).
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR WALLS, SHELVING AND FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHT SHIEDLS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Oct 27, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM,LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION,WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS
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Oct 19, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER,AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM,LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION,WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS
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Feb 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1578705 DATE 10-15-2015,INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE,MUST OBTAIN THE STATE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Oct 15, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM OCT. 8, 2015 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANGAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN THE STATE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO GIVEN TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090. ESTABLISHMENT VIOLATED ON JAN. 8, 2015 FOR THIS MINOR VIOLATION AND AGAIN ON OCT. 8. 2015.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WHERE THE JUICER IS LOCATED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING. RUST STAINS OBSERVED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 8, 2015 AS DESCRIBED: #45 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANGAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN THE STATE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO GIVEN TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
29
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WHERE THE JUICER IS LOCATED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING. RUST STAINS OBSERVED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES AND VENTS WITH DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. ONE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED IN DINING ROOM AND ONE IN MENS WASHROOM; REPLACE. SEAL OR COVER HOLE IN WALL ALONG STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR OR REPLACE DEVICE.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT; PROVIDE A VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR BASEMENT WASHROOM.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANGAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN THE STATE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO GIVEN TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.
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Feb 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND MEN'S TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGE TILES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN STOPPERS ARE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT HAVE BOXES ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO LIFT BOXES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Apr 25, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM BASEMENT AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anthony D's Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Anthony D's Grill on file is from Sep 20, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Anthony D's Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Anthony D's Grill.

Has Anthony D's Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Anthony D's Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Anthony D's Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.