Chicago DQ Grill and Chill
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2017
74
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Chicago DQ Grill and Chill stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 27, 2017. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Chicago DQ Grill and Chill is from Apr 27, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up seven times.
Chicago DQ Grill and Chill's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR AND SIDE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS HAS THICK GREASE, DIRT AND BURNED FOOD PARTICLES ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THERE IS A FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING AND DUMP SINK THAT DOES NOT HAVE A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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: THE WALLS AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE GRILL/FRYERS THAT IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. THERE ARE 2 LIGHTS IN THE REAR IN FRONT OF THE OFFICE THAT DOES NOT HAVE SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE, LEAKS FROM THE BASE AND IS HELD TOGETHER BY A TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1950817 DATED 8-19-16 FOR VIOL 18(INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMEDED) DURING FOLLOW UP INSPECTION NOTED MORE FRUIT FLIES THAN INITIAL INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Aug 19, 2016
Routine
2 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: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMEDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF BY 6" OR HIGHER.
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Feb 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS AND GRAVY) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES OF BEVERAGE STATION WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT BASIN PLUMBING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Dec 9, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/9/14 REPORT#1453656 PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2014 REPT #1228464 THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED: #36 LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38 MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF ARTIC RUSH MACHINE (FROZEN DESSET) MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME, MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED. CONTACT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY E-MAIL: CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 2, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 10, 2014 REPT #1228464 THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED: #36 LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38 MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF ARTIC RUSH MACHINE (FROZEN DESSET) MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN MUST CORRECT VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FROM GREASE TRAP. CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF ARTIC RUSH MACHINE (FROZEN DESSET) MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, REACH IN FREEZER UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE EXCESS ICE, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND NOZZLES ON THE SODA MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM, VENTILATION HOOD AND WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Sep 13, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING.
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Aug 10, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DEEP FRYER AREAS/UNDER BOOTHS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jul 31, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Apr 4, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(COATS,ETC.)
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Mar 1, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVINGG UNITS.(COATS,ETC.)
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Sep 27, 2011
Complaint
5 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. OBSERVED PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR(EDGES WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES). MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS OR REPAIR.
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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. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN UNDER SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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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. BOTH PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT BOTH SINKS/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS- BEEF BURGERS, ICE CREAM, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE AND POST CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. TICKET #H000071978 16.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES STAINED AROUND VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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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. MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL HANDLE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Apr 9, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: not corrected
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Apr 2, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Found outside dumpster areas not clean.(excessive garbage and grease on floors of dumpster areas.) Furthermore, oil container lid broke. serious violation. citation issued.
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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. Found floors not swept throughout premises.
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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. Found missing floor drain cover at rear of premises.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Found light fixtures not shielded at rear cake preparation areas.
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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. Found leaky faucet at 3compartment sink. Moreover, broken faucet handle at exposed hand sink at rear preparation areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago DQ Grill and Chill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago DQ Grill and Chill on file is from Apr 27, 2017. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago DQ Grill and Chill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chicago DQ Grill and Chill.
Has Chicago DQ Grill and Chill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago DQ Grill and Chill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicago DQ Grill and Chill 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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