Bonfire Grill
Last inspected: Sep 7, 2016
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Bonfire Grill stretching back to 2013. On Sep 7, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Bonfire Grill dates to Sep 7, 2016.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bonfire Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Sep 7, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP.
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Aug 29, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG NOT MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE MENS AND WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS. SERIOSU VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND THE GASKETS OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AND THE GASKETS..
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Nov 30, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHEILD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 23, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND AROUND THE GREASE BOX LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. FRYER, GRILL, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, INTERIOR OF MOP SINK, INTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, PREP AREA, FLOORS IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREAS. 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: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN PREP AREA; BY WALK-UP WINDOW, IN REAR TORAGE ROOMS AND IN OFFICE. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHEILD IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE LINES IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BOTH REAR STORAGE ROOMS, CABINET UNDER COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, AND OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORABE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ROLLING CARTS AND PLASTIC FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN ON WINDOW EXHAUST FAN IN MOTOR ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR KNOB ON REAR DOOR IN MOTOR ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,GRILL TABLE,STOVE,UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,REAR DOOR HAS A GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND DOOR FRAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD AND PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON COUNTER TOP,WALK IN FREEZER.
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Feb 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE METAL DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SOUP, RIB TIPS AND HOT LINKS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE PREP COOLERS AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA
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Mar 13, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDERNEATH CASH REGISTER COUNTER. PAINT OR RE-SURFACE INTERIOR(FLOORS, WALLS, DOOR) OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR BOTTOM SECTIONS(SIDES) OF EXIT DOORS. CLEAN ALL DUSTY PIPES, WALLS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN HOOD WHERE VEGETARIAN ENTREES WILL BE PREPARED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonfire Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonfire Grill on file is from Sep 7, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonfire Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bonfire Grill.
Has Bonfire Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bonfire Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bonfire 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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