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Fontana Grill

1329 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
American
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2012
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Fontana Grill four times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Jun 12, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Fontana Grill's record stops at Jun 12, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA LITTERED WITH GARBAGE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND ALL DUMPSTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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May 25, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR WITH BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. ALSO OBSERVED COOK WASHING EXTERIOR OF VINEGAR CONTAINER INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. VINEGAR DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE CONTAINER.
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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 MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.
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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. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORED CLEAN PANS.RAW WOODEN CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN CREVICES/CRACKS BEING USED. MUST REPLACE.
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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. DIRTY FOOD SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE SIDE HALLWAY NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. ALSO AT FURNACE AREA. 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, NOT SMOOTH. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. MUST NOT DRY DIRTY LINENS ON CLEAN STORED DISHES.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fontana Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fontana Grill on file is from Jun 12, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fontana Grill?

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

Has Fontana Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fontana Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fontana 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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