Backyard Grill

6355 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646
American
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Backyard Grill has 28 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 31 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Backyard Grill on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

28
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE IN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA IS HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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86
Jun 9, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT CLEANED. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ANIMAL FOODS ON MENU NOT DISCLOSING THAT THEY ARE RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE MENU WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT AND TO DISCLOSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ON THAT ARE RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2546379 DATED 1-11-2022 NOT CORRECTED. #47 4-501.11: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST/REMOVE. #49 4-602.13: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 6-201.16 OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH OPENING ON CORNER IN REAR STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE NOT TIGHTLY CLOSING. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LEAKING FROM SIDE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE HOT HOLDING SOUP TABLE NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN SITTING AREA IN FRONT AREA IN FRONT OF SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING IN FLOOR LEADING INTO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT IN FRONT SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES ON WEST WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2022
Complaint
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST FILL AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILE WITH OPENING ON CORNER IN REAR STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING (NOTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE SODA STORAGE ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT/AROUND REAR PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INFRONT COOKING AND IN REAR PREP AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE POTS AND PANS STORAGE RACKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
56
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT INCLUDING COOKS WHILE PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROPERLY WEAR A FACE MASKS INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. (CORRECTED ON SITE) CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR ETC.)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND TOP OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST/REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAMBURGER PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.6F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. DICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 47.1F, BLUE CHEESE FOUND AT 44.6F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE FOUND AT 44.2F, BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE FOUND AT 54.2F, RANCH DRESSING FOUND AT 45.7F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 44.2F, SKIRT STEAK FOUND AT 44.7F, BEEF KABOBS FOUND AT 44.0F, RAW BEEF FOUND AT 44.6F, CHICKEN KABOBS FOUND AT 43.3F, RICE FOUND AT 44.1F AND THREE LARGE CONTAINERS OF MARINATED CHICKEN FOUND AT 45.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS AT A COST OF $1,000. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST FILL AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST INSTALL NEW CEILING TILE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Jul 21, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54.7F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. RAW STEAK FOUND AT 43.5F, COOKED RIBS FOUND AT 45.3F, COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 46.9F, MEATBALLS FOUND AT 45.9F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE SHOOT AT SODA POP MACHINE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND ON PIPES BELOW CONDENSER. MUST DEFROST.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER WITH MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF CONTAINER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TILE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOORS AT MAIN COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AT VENTILATION HOOD (MAIN COOK LINE). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST FILL AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST INSTALL NEW CEILING TILE.
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61
Oct 20, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #38,#59 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2401732 ON 09/28/2020: WE CONTINUED TO OBSERVED #38-EVIDENCE OF RODENT(RAT)DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS,7-8 RAT DROPPINGS IN SCREENED SECTION OF WALL UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,5-6 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,7-9 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER AREA,APROX:15 RAT DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED CORNER FLOOR AT CUSTOMER AREA COCA COLA FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION,APPROX:5-6 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CHAIRS AT CLUTTERED CORNER FLOOR SEATING AREA,2-3 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE TRASH CANS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES,#59 55-WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. May 27, 2019 55-WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55-CEILING VENT COVER IN BOT WASHROOM WITH HEAVYDUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55-FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FREEZER UNIT AT FRONT FOOD PREPA AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE TORN DOOR GASKET .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVES,GRILL,STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR,STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREAS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A LARGE BOAT WITH HEAVILIY CLUTTERED ITEMS UNUSED EQUIPMENTS BICYCLE,CONTAINERS,BUCKETS DEBRIS ETC STORED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS,REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT OFFICE SPACE,INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA,FRONT OFFICE SPACE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HOLES/OPENINGS NOTED ON CEILING IN FRONT SMALL OFFICE AND IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
56
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
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Sep 28, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER: OBSERVED MEATBALLS AT 46.9 F,PORK RIBS AT 46.0 F,HAMBURGER AT 45.1 F,CHICKEN AT 47.0 F,BEEF AT 46.6 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 35 #'S,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE AT $500.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT/STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH SAID TEST KIT/STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN CLUTTERED REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH BEHIND OVEN AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2268669 DATED:02/27/2019 10 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage INSTRUCTED TO POST A HAND WASHING SIGN ON THE TWO HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH (SUGAR,FLOUR,SALT)MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. May 27, 2019 41 3-304.14: **C** Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. May 27, 2019 44 4-903.11 (A;B;D): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles- Storing MUST REPLACE SCOOP FOR SAUCE WITH REGULAR SCOOP WITH HANDLE( NOT PLASTIC CONTAINER)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. May 27, 2019 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. May 27, 2019 55 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments CEILING VENT COVER IN BOT WASHROOM WITH HEAVYDUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/5/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FREEZER UNIT AT FRONT FOOD PREPA AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE TORN DOOR GASKET .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVES,GRILL,STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR,STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREAS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A LARGE BOAT WITH HEAVILIY CLUTTERED ITEMS UNUSED EQUIPMENTS BICYCLE,CONTAINERS,BUCKETS DEBRIS ETC STORED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS,REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT OFFICE SPACE,INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA,FRONT OFFICE SPACE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE/GAP ON NORTH/EAST WALL AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INGERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO POST A HAND WASHING SIGN ON THE TWO HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH (SUGAR,FLOUR,SALT)MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SCOOP FOR SAUCE WITH REGULAR SCOOP WITH HANDLE( NOT PLASTIC CONTAINER)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL TOILET RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOOM MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOT WASHROOM WITH EAVYDUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD BY THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SOME LIGHT BULBS HAS NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED LAST MONTH. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jul 30, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 58 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVES), STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE SODA ROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE SODA STORAGE ROOM, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES/COVING IN REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 24, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler).
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Prep table lower shelving, had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor tiles in rear kitchen prep area by rear exit door had broken, damaged floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by 3 compartment sink had food splattering, not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Jun 29, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving, had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler door gaskets in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen prep area that had broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in walk in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear kitchen prep areas not clean, had food splattering, need detailed cleaning.
35
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Jan 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT SALAD PREP AREA.
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1515605 ISSUED ON 01-06-2015. #31 - MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. #32 - HANDLES MISSING FROM STEAM TABLE FOOD COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDLES FOR COVERS. #33 - EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SLICER EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #34 - FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE. #35 - LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN. #36 - LIGHT COVER MISSING FROM LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT COVERS OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS. #40 - THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #45 - FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS HAS NOT BEEN MET AT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT SALAD PREP AREA.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY WALL UNDERNEATH/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED WALL TILE IN REAR PREP AREA (BEHIND PREP TABLE).
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR LEFT) WITH BROKEN DRAIN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.----------MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR FIX DRAIN OPENER.
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Jan 6, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UITENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDLES MISSING FROM STEAM TABLE FOOD COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDLES FOR COVERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHEVLES, PREP TABLES, SLICER EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVER MISSING FROM LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT COVERS OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE. HOLDER NOT PROVIDED FOR SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOLDER TO HAVE SPRAYER ELEVATE ABOVE SINK COMPARTMENT.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS HAS NOT BEEN MET AT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ESTABLISHMENT.
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Apr 15, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR LONG WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING LAMB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CORNER OF WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLIGHT LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN SPRAYER BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK AND AT FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET EXTENSION.
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Jul 11, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ON FLOOR WITH ICE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. ALSO NOTED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALL LINING (SILICON) BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SILICON OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SPILLS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE SALAD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED VERY HEAVY ICE BUILT UP THROUGH OUT WALK IN FREEZER AT THE CONDENSING UNIT,SHELVES WITH FOOD, FLOOR ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ICE BUILT UP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH OVEN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND FRONT GRILL LINE WITH GREASE AND DIRT, FLOORS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND DIRT. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Feb 4, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING EQUIPMENT(PLATES, DISHES, POTS AND PANS ETC). CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER WAS 0PPM. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGEMNET ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRTICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
8
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIMY,YELLOWISH BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MAKER(UPPER COMPARTMENT)DRIPPING ONTO ICE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE COMPANY TO SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAINED AS NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
16
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST UNUSED ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT AT THE ICE CREAM SECTION. MUST ALSO PROPERLY STORE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING
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Jul 23, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in freezer, walk in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/sealed.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front storage shelving need detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area above 3 compartment sink need cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
36
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Apr 25, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(prep tables lower shelving, and front counter storage shelving, need detailed cleaning).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning).
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Apr 18, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazrdous foods no meeting temperatures of 40f or less. Found Roast beef at 45.3f, Chicken Breast at 43.7f, Pasta at 44.3f, in reach in cooler, mgmt discarded product at once, aprox. value $120.00, aprox. weight.25 lbs.
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap, shall be repair.Citation issued #H000071331, with a court date of 5/26/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving, racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, prep tables (lower shelving)not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Front counter storage shelving needs detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment,cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink, storage shelving, and by front counter not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls/ceilings in rear kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.Front prep area wall need detailed cleaning.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing, broken light shield were missing in rear kitchen prep area,shall be replaced. light shields in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build, needs detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitche prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Dec 13, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily. Floor tile damaged in rear. Instructed to replace broken floor tile.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
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Dec 6, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Found mice dropping in side storage room approximately 15 dropping and in rear prep area along utility sink right side approximately 5 and in corner of walk-in freezer appromately 10. Instructed to remove all evidence of mice activity, detail clean all areas. Must also repair lower right corner of rear door, to prevent rodent entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods with name thats not in original containers.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles, soda dispenser, prep tables, storage shelves, coolers, sinks, can opener, cooking equipment, counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily. Floor tile damaged in rear. Instructed to replace broken floor tile.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet neck not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace faucet.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside all coolers.
40
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Apr 1, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exposed, utility, one comp and three sinks, can opener, storage rack, lightcovers thru-out, fan covers in walk-in, ventilation covers in rear, exhausr hood and filters and front storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Toilet room door women's not maintained. Instructed to repair door to properly open and close.
35
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Mar 22, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilites not maintaining proper temperature. Found condiment prep in rear prep area at improper temperature. Internal temperature at 47.1F, while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed manager that the internal temperature must maintain 40F or below at all times potentially hazardous foods are being stored. Critical citation issued 7-38-005A. "Held for inspection" tag placed on cooler.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods doesn't meet temperature requirements during storage preparation, display and service. Found the following potentially hazardous foods stored in the cooler stated above: Tarter sauce 1 gal at 45.3F, Caesar dressing 1 gal at 46.2F, Feta cheese 5 gal at 50.0F, Mozzarella cheese 2 qrts at 44.4F. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40F or below during storage. Manager discarded all products value $80.00, 8 gallons. Critical citation issued 7-38-050A.
3
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage waste grease area not maintained or cleaned. Observed waste grease and encrusted grease on exterior of grease box. Also, observed waste grease on ground around grease box. Instructed manager that the grease box exterior and the ground must be kept cleaned, dry and maintained to prevent any pest activity. Serious citation issued 7-30-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected: 6-17-2009, report# 159665: #30-Foods stored in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container. #33-Storage shelves, all cooking equipment, sinks, deep fryer, cabinets and prep tables/counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily. #34-Floor thru-out not cleaned and in poor condition. Instructed to detail clean and replace missing and broken floor tile. Serious citation issued 7-42-090
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single and multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exposed, utility, one comp and three sinks, can opener, storage rack, lightcovers thru-out, fan covers in walk-in, ventilation covers in rear, exhausr hood and filters and front storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Coving in womens toilet room not maintained. Instructed to install missing or damaged coving tile. Ceiling and walls around pipes not sealed. Instructed to seal all openings.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink in ice cream area not working. Instructed to repair sink with hot and cold running water or remove. Premieses does have additional hand sink that is near the ice cream bar.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provide in salad coolers and condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer inside all coolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backyard Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Backyard Grill on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Backyard Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 31 times, more than any other issue at Backyard Grill.

Has Backyard Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Backyard Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

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A low risk rating at Backyard 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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Based on the inspection history on file, Backyard Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.