Chill Bar and Grill

829 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2012
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Chill Bar and Grill stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 15, 2012. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Chill Bar and Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 15, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Chill Bar and Grill's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspection History
Nov 15, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD & SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER STORED IN UNUSED TOILET ROOM AT SECOND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MGR TO RELOCATE ICE MAKER OR REMOVE TOILET FIXTURES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, UNDER OVEN, VENTILATION HOOD SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR UNDER 3-COMP SINK, BROKEN TILES AND MISSING ONES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMP SINK NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, SINK IS SEVERLY NOT LEVELED. INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT PROPERLY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Dec 1, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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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. LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BAR.
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Apr 9, 2010
Routine
3 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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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 SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND HARBORAGE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. REMOVE MOISTURE FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
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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 WALLS BEHIND FRYERS AND COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chill Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chill Bar and Grill on file is from Nov 15, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chill Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chill Bar and Grill.

Has Chill Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chill Bar and Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chill Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.