Chicago Grill — Carol's Chicago Style Grill
Last inspected: Feb 8, 2011
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Score
Chicago Grill — Carol's Chicago Style Grill has been inspected three times since 2010. On Feb 8, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 8, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Chicago Grill — Carol's Chicago Style Grill's 55 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Feb 8, 2011
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FOUND SOME SPOONS/KNIVES AND SOILED TOWEL INSIDE ABOVE SINK. MUST KEEP EXPOSED SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHINGL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. ITEMS REMOVED.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT COOKING AREA EXPOSED SINK. MUST HAVE PAPER TOWELS FOR EXPOSED SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, ETC....
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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/PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP ROOM, STORAGE AND FURNANCE ROOMS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3PART SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 27, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRONT GRILL, REAR OVEN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR FRONT, REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL REAR PREP
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER ITEMS NOT BEING USED REAR STORAGE.
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Jun 9, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT GRILL DRIP TRAY, REAR INTERIOR OF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 THE FOLLOWING FLOOR NOTCLEAN REAR HEATER ROOM, FRONT DINNING BEHIND HEATER.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WALL NOT CLEAN (DUSTY) ABOVE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR HEATER ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED ie OLD DISHES, BREAD RACKS ETC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Grill — Carol's Chicago Style Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Grill — Carol's Chicago Style Grill on file is from Feb 8, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Grill — Carol's Chicago Style Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicago Grill — Carol's Chicago Style Grill.
Has Chicago Grill — Carol's Chicago Style Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicago Grill — Carol's Chicago Style Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicago Grill — Carol's Chicago Style 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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