Benny's Grill
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2010, Benny's Grill has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 8, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Benny's Grill dates to Jul 8, 2019.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Benny's Grill on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF KITHCEN AT 51F. NO TIME/ TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. REFRIGERATOR TAGGED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITHCEN. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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May 24, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNITS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND PEELING WALLPAPER BY THE CASH STATION MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO UTILITY ON PREMISE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A UTILITY SINK
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Aug 22, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY; OBSERVED WATER LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP AT FRONT AREA, WHEN WATER DRAINED OUT FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030. MAINTENANCE PERSON ARRIVED AND REPAIRED THE LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP AND PIPE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AND BOILED POTATOES STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED AND DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOR COOKED/PREPARED FOOD HAVE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ABOVE HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UTENSILS FROM SAID AREA AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROST BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER AT FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS ARE NOT ORGANIZED PROPERLY INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND A STAND-UP FREEZER; FROZEN MEAT STORED ABOVE ICE CREAM (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOILS AND PLASTIC WRAPS BEING USED AS SURFACE LINERS OR COVERS FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS SUCH AS VITAMINS AND PERSONAL MEDICATIONS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND SEPARATE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Nov 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP/COOK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE FLAT GRILL AND PREP TABLE NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR REPLACE LIGHT BULBS WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
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Feb 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER WHERE CUSTOMER EAT. DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Mar 24, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELVES IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE PAINT IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL AND ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELF. CLEANS POTS AND PANS ARE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE SHELF, HANGING FROM HOOKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CHIPPED PAINT FROM THE SHELF AND RE-PAINT THE WALL NEXT TO IT.
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Jul 3, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WASHROOM DOOR AROUND THE DOOR KNOB WITH A BUILD UP OG GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE ATM MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING WALL PAPER IN DINING ROOM BY THE DOOR THAT GOES TO HALLWAY/WASHROOM.ALSO PEELING WALL PAPER WAS OBSERVED AT WEST SIDE WALL BY THE REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jan 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 17 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 52.4F. EGGS WERE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,WHICH UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 32.6F TO 38F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS:17 EACH,VALUE 2.96 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: TOXIC ITEMS NOT PROPERLY USED/STORED.OBSERVED TWO BAGS OF RODENT PESTICIDE STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN TWO REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA; ONE OF THE PESTICIDE BAG WAS OPENED WITH RODENT PALLETS ON FLOOR. PESTICIDE BAGS MUST BE STORED INSIDE BAIT BOXES. BOTH BAGS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY THE OWNER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOOD UNDER THE COUNTER TOP BY THE FLAT GRILL(SOUTH-WEST) NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND SMALL DISPLAY PREP COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELECTRICAL WIRE/CHAIN WITH DUST BUILD-UP,IN REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FLAT GRILL AND BETWEEN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT REAR AREA HAS PEELING PAINT,BROKEN AND UNEVEN WALLS,ALSO WALLS ARE YELLOW IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- PREP AREA SHELVES AND VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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 ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS/HOLES IN WASHROOM WALL BEHIND HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES/GAPS IN WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT SODA/MILK COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE MOP SINK.
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Jan 18, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 13, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD NEXT TO FLAT GRILL USED FOR PREP TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS,AND ALL PIPES(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN SHELVES UNDER THE COUNTER TOP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR
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Jun 3, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BACKING UP WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUT SLOWLY DRAINS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED OR REPLACED UPON RE INSPECTION OR FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. VIOLATION 7-38-030, CITATION H0000 72510-10 COURT DATE 7-14-11 TIME 3 P.M RM 107 400 W. SUPERIOR
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RAW WOOD NEXT TO FLAT GRILL USED FOR PREP TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS,AND ALL PIPES(GREASE BUILD-UP).CLEAN SHELVES UNDER THE COUNTER TOP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR.
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Nov 17, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DOOR IN FURNACE AREA,IS NAILED TO FRAME, UNABLE TO CHECK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR.ABLE TO OPEN.MUST MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. NEED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINANT AT ALL TIMES IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Benny's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Benny's Grill on file is from Jul 8, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Benny's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Benny's Grill.
Has Benny's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benny's Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Benny's Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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