Chickcago Grille
Last inspected: May 16, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited Chickcago Grille 10 times, with records going back to 2010. Chickcago Grille was last inspected on May 16, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Chickcago Grille since May 16, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Chickcago Grille scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TONGS FOR THE LARGE CONTAINERS OF CHIPS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FAUCET HANDLES AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE DOOR HANDLE TO THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT REGISTER ABOVE THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL MULTI-USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REAR REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Feb 19, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED MEAT SAUCE AT 95.5F, 5LBS CREAM SAUCE AT 107.9F. BOTH DISCARDED AND REVIEWED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE REHEATED TO 165F, THEN HELD HOT NO LESS THAN 140F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $150.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION FOOD DRAINING COLANDER INSIDE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LARGE POT OF RICE. MANAGEMENT STATES THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED TO DRAIN THE LIQUID FROM COOKED RICE. REVIEWED WITH MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. NO FOOD PREPARATION AND TO USE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK FOR FOOD ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. DIRTY TOWEL OBSERVED AS LINER UNDER FOOD SLICER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FRONT PREP SANDWICH COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST 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: MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 13, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, INCLUDING THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE COOLERS.
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Jan 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP TABLE/COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, HANDSINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Mar 19, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED IN HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 3, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; BOTTOM OF REAR COOLER DOOR FOR MEATS MUST BE FIXED (MIS-ALLIGNED). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA & AROUND ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING, DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CAULKING ALONG HANDSINKS & WALL AREA AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED (PEELING OFF). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK/SODA CRATES USED FOR RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.
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May 11, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BOTTOM OF REAR COOLER DOOR FOR MEATS, MUST BE FIXED-DUE TO HINGE MIS-ALIGNED. DOOR GASKETS AT FRONT COOLER MUST BE FIXED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF REAR MEAT COOLER, CABINETS UNDER FRONT HANDSINKS & GASKETS OF COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS. 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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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CAULKING ALONG HANDSINKS & WALL AREA AT FRONT COOKING STATION MUST BE REPLACED (IN POOR REPAIR). The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK OR SODA CRATES USED FOR RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVES, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.
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Nov 29, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chickcago Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chickcago Grille on file is from May 16, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chickcago Grille?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chickcago Grille.
Has Chickcago Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chickcago Grille have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chickcago Grille 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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