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Benny's Grill

1236 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Benny's Grill has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Benny's Grill since Jan 8, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYER), CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Apr 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: The front display cooler is iced up, defrost the unit to remove ice buildup. The can opener is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the can opener. Repair the broken cover on the kitchen prep cooler fan shield. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The basement has a little water on the floor, clean up and repair leak.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Remove the ice scoop from the top of the machine and store it in a sanitary container.
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May 19, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 THE OVENS, GRILL, FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE.PREP TABLES,COLD HOLDING UNIT AND COOLER UNDERNEATH,CAN OPENER, REACHIN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.
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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 THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Jul 8, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 29, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REPAIR REFRIGERATION(3 COLD HOLDING UNITS) IN FOOD PREP AREAS, ALL COOLERS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING INTERNAL TEMPS OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES- NO CITATION ISSUED
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, HAVE XEROX COPY- NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOOD & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO SAME(ANSEL SYSTEM), INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ANY OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES. COVER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL TRACES OF CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND COUNTER THROUGHOUT DINING AREA RE-PAINT SAME. PROVIDE 4 INCH WALL COVE AT WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT. SEAL OPENING AT LOWER LEFT SECTION OF ENTRY/EXIT DOOR. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT(S) IN WASHROOM(S).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS IN FRONT 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 Jan 8, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Benny's Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four 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 low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Benny's 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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