Gabby's Smokin Grillz

4144 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624

American

Last inspected: May 7, 2014

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Gabby's Smokin Grillz, the earliest from 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on May 7, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Gabby's Smokin Grillz since May 7, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited three times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 7, 2014

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS NO HOLES OR GAPS ARE PRESENT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Mar 11, 2014

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND SHORT RIBS (124F), POT ROAST (127F), AND CHICKEN (118F) AT THE FRONT STEAM TABLE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED FOODS. FOOD WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 25 POUNDS AND WAS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $260 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINERS AROUND THE FACILITY ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS NO HOLES OR GAPS ARE PRESENT. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE BARBECUE PIT CAUSED BY LEAKING ROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE TALL 7UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Dec 4, 2013

License

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS ROUGH AND UNSANITARY PATCHES UNDER THE SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: THE METAL WALL AND BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE HAVE GAPS AND OPENINGS, SEAL THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: THE FRONT KITCHEN IS INADEQUATELY LIT, INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDED LIGHTING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gabby's Smokin Grillz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gabby's Smokin Grillz on file is from May 7, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gabby's Smokin Grillz?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gabby's Smokin Grillz.

Has Gabby's Smokin Grillz's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gabby's Smokin Grillz have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gabby's Smokin Grillz 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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