Glenn's Diner

1820-1822 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
American
Last inspected: May 12, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

Glenn's Diner has been inspected 25 times since 2010. Glenn's Diner was last inspected on May 12, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Glenn's Diner's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 12, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 12, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH/PEST ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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May 6, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN BE MUST STORE THE TAG FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Oct 2, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE PRINTED ON MENU. IN ADDITION ALL ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED OR REQUIRE A DONENESS INCLUDING EGGS, BURGERS AND SALMON MUST SAY "COOKED TO ORDER". AMEND MENU TO INCLUDE THIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES CONTAINING RUST AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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82
Aug 30, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER SUCH AS LOBSTER SALAD NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY'S FOR ALL MENUS, DISCLOSE AND REMIND ALL SUCH ITEMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD CONTACT AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED SERVER FILLING OPENED, HALF FILLED USED HOT SAUCE BOTTLES WITH NEW HOT SAUCE FROM A BULK CONTAINER. MUST NOT CO-MINGLE USED AND NEW FOODS. MUST COMPLETELY USE ALL FOOD PRODUCT, THEN WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE BOTTLES BEFORE REFILLING WITH NEW PRODUCT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: : ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINER COOLER.---- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER (RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, OPEN HOLES,GAP AND CREVICES: AT THE KITCHEN METAL PREP TABLE, AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET ENTRANCE, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----FLOOR TILE MISSING WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ATTACHED GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- PEELING BASEBOARD COVING IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MISSING COVING UNDER THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Aug 26, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. LOBSTER SALAD AT 44.6F, COLE SLAW AT 48.9F & 47.7F, COOKED SHRIMP AT 48.2F. APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS FOODS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY'S FOR ALL MENUS, DISCLOSE AND REMIND ALL SUCH ITEMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER SUCH AS LOBSTER SALAD NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVER FILLING OPENED, HALF FILLED USED HOT SAUCE BOTTLES WITH NEW HOT SAUCE FROM A BULK CONTAINER. MUST NOT CO-MINGLE USED AND NEW FOODS. MUST COMPLETELY USE ALL FOOD PRODUCT, THEN WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE BOTTLES BEFORE REFILLING WITH NEW PRODUCT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINER COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER (RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT SHELVING. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON KITCHEN SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, OPEN HOLES,GAP AND CREVICES: AT THE KITCHEN METAL PREP TABLE, AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET ENTRANCE, THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----FLOOR TILE MISSING WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ATTACHED GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING BASEBOARD COVING IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MISSING COVING UNDER THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD CONTACT AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 17, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH FOOD INSIDE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID CONTAINER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,NO BROKEN FOOD CONTAINER TO STORED RAW,COOKED FOOD. BROKEN HANDLES AT 4 DRAWERS COOLER UNDER FLAT GRILL,REPLACE. BROKEN AND UNSEALED RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF COOLERS IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.IF IS REPAIRED MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN PLASTIC BUCKET USED TO HELD "OYSTER CRACKERS" ABOVE PREP TABLE,REPLACE.FROZEN BOTTLE USED COOL FOOD IS STORED ON TOP THE SHELF BY THE FROZEN FISH,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LID OR FOOD GRADE BAG TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED WHEELS. WE OBSERVED A LOT OF DIRTY PANS INSIDE OVENS,ALSO OVENS WITHN EXCESS GREASE AND BURNED FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BY AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.GREASE ON FLOOR BY THE WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,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: PIECE OF RAW WOOD WITH POROUS SURFACE ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE /REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: TWO LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ARE HELD BY METAL WIRES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIRE AND PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD AT SAID LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Nov 8, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR TEA MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 1, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT OF COOKS LINE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WEST SIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/18/16 REPORT# 1767212 31 MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 34 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT OF COOKS LINE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP 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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON CEILING ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP 2 DOOR COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR ALONG COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR REPLACE/MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED FROM ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLER GASKETS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jul 30, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE FOOD STORAGE RACK TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.
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Jan 6, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE HAS A SLIGHT BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR LIP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT IN DETAIL. THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A DIRTY WALL AND TOP SHELF AREA; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID AREA IN DETAIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A DARK FOOD BUILDUP ON THE DOOR THRESHOLD, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL. THE FLOOR IS MISSING GROUT BEHIND THE BAR, REPAIR THE FLOOR GROUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE BASEBOARD IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL ON THE WEST HOT LINE KITCHEN WALL, THE CEILING AIR VENTS ABOVE THE KITCHEN VENTILATION ARE DUSTY. CLEAN AND/OR RESEAL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE IS MISSING, REPLACE THE SHIELD.
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Dec 30, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.
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Dec 9, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF MUSSELS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND ONE BIG CONTAINER OF MUSSELS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAG ON THE MUSSELS IN THE CONTAINER. (NO KNOWN SOURCE OF ORIGIN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SEAFOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TAG ON THE CONTAINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND MUST KEEP THE TAG FOR THE LAST 90 DAYS AFTER THE MUSSELS HAD BEEN COOKED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B2). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT TOTAL 10.5 LBS, WORTH $28.00.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER WITH LID WIDE OPEN. WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES WITH NO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MANAGER HAS STATE OF ILLINOIS SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE CHEST FREEZER AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,AND THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OPENING/HOLE ON THE CORNER OF TH FLOOR UNDER THE SODA SYRUP CASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU-OUT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND THE WALLS BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 26, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND FRESH MUSSEL STORED INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSIDE THE FRESH MUSSELS WERE TWO SHELL FISH TAGS WHICH THEY HAD DIFFERENT ORIGINAL HARVEST DATE: #1. JULY.13; #2.JULY21/2013; HARVEST LOCATION: #1. PE 4 B,#2. PE-31; LOT #:#1. W 4690, #2. LOT ID: W-MM#12. SHIPPING DATE:# 1. 23,JULY 13, #2. JULY 21,2013. PRODUCTS WERE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, PRODUCTS WERE STORED ALL TOGETHER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 20, VALUE $ 47. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SHELL FISH IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN WHICH WERE ORIGINALLY PACKED,UNTIL SOLD,KEEP EACH SHELL FISH TAG WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS SOLD AND KEEP SHELL FISH TAG FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B2)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CLAM CHOWDER STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 86.5F, 98F AND 115.7F;COOKED CREAM SPINACH STORED BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TEMP OF 86.9F,RAW SHRIMPS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.6F AND RAW SHRIMP STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 54.8F.,COOKED CHOPPED LOBSTER AT TEMP OF 54F; BLUE CHEESE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.6F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.COOLERS UNIT MAINTAINED AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 50.6; VALUE $ 358.01. TIME, TEMPERATURE AND COOLING PROCESS FORMS GIVEN AND EXPLAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: SANITIZING SOLUTION NOT PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,PRESENTLY CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM.PRESENTLY DISH MACHINE IN USE. TAGGED UNIT " HELD FOR INSPECTION": DO NOT USE.LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 100PPM.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: UNCOVERED UTENSILS STORED ON TOP THE DINING TABLES FOR CUSTOMER USE IN DINING ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,NORTH WEST CORNER,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON WALL AND PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 14, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: BUSINESS DOES NOT MAINTAIN FRESH SHELLFISH TAGS FOR 90 DAYS FOR FRESH OYSTERS AND MUSSELS POSTED ON THEIR MENU. ONE 25LB P.E.I MUSSELS TAG ONLY ON PREMISES DATED FROM 8-9-12. CURRENT SHELLFISH TAGS WERE FOUND WITH PRODUCT LOCATED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL SHELLFISH TAGS FOR 90 DAYS FOR TRACE BACK PURPOSES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B).
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM 8-6-12 AND GIVEN BY THIS INSPECTOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). SUMMARY GIVEN FROM TODAYS INSPECTION AND POSTED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. GIVEN CONSUMER ADVISORY AND POSTED AT THIS TIME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN: ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT PREP COUNTER, UNDER HALLWAY STORAGE SHELVING, UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE. ALL ITEMS STORED IN HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING UNDER DISH MACHINE AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH RAW, EXPOSED WOOD. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES IN WALLS AT DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AREAS. MUST SEAL. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Aug 6, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 3, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COLESLAW AT 53.4F AND MAYO AT 45.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHEF STATES APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 12 LBS OF COLE SLAW, FRENCH TOAST AND PANCAKE EGG BASED BATTER, LOBSTER SALAD, MAYO AND TARTAR SAUCE FOUND BETWEEN 45.6F AND 53.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CLAM CHOWDER IN HOT HOLDING BOX AT 135.1F. MANAGEMENT REHEATED RAPIDLY ON STOVE TOP TO 165F. CRITCAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED. 0PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF RUNNING MACHINES CYCLE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND DISPENSES SANITIZER TO 100PPM, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP, KITCHEN PREP AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PRE-FILLED WATER GLASSES FOR CUSTOMERS AT FRONT PREP. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RAW EXPOSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 10, 2010
Reinspection
2 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.// ice machine need detail cleaning mgmt & i observed dirt in top area of ice machine were ice is made & inside were ice is stored need to detail clean and disconnect unit and sanitized unit
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 3 compartment sink located rear prep area not draing properly. water comes up in the other 2 compartment when the water draining. then slowly draining.
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Aug 30, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. SHELLFISH TAG NOT IN PLACE.OBSERVED 1.5 POUNDS OF FRESH MUSSELS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCTS.COMMINGLE OF SHELLFISH. FOUND LARGE OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A SHELLFISH TAG, THE TAG STATED 20 PIECES.MANAGER AND I COUNTED OYSTERS, WHICH WAS 22 PIECES;BOTH PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS FINISHED,ALSO NEVER COMMINGLE PRODUCTS. POUNDS 1.5,AND 22 PIECES.VALUE 20.25.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63952-18
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED IN TWO DIFFERENT COOLERS:CUT SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 53F,HARD BOILED EGGS(SHELL REMOVED)IN WATER AT TEMP OF 51.3F -52F.CUT HARD BOILED EGGS AT TEMP OF 55.5F. BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.6F;FRENCH ONION CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 51F.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7,VALUE 16.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.BOTH COOLERS MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63952-18
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES:REAR AREA NEXT TO STAFF WASHROOM.UNDER PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM KITCHEN,UNDER THE DESK IN REAR AREA,ON WALLS IN DINING AREA,AND ABOVE AND AROUND THE WALK-IN COOLER.OBSERVED 3 HOUSE FLIES IN PREP AREA.,AND 2 HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.APPROX.40 OR MORE SMALL FLIES.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. observed small flies in different location of premises rear area next to staff washroom under prep table across from kitchen,under the desk in rear area, on wall in dining area, and above and around the walk in cooler. observed 3 house flies in prep area, and 2 house flies in dinning area. inst to eliminate flies and sm fllies thru-out the premises appox 40 or more small flies.citation issued. court date oct 7,2010 time 3P.M. room 107 400 w. superior.
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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. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK IN PREP AREA.
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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. REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS TO SEAL COMPARTMENT.
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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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS(TOP AND BOTTOM).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER.REORGANIZE ALL THE CLEAN LINENS(STORE THEM IN CLEAN BAGS OR CONTAINERS WITH LIDS),ITEMS NOT NEEDED REMOVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Glenn's Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Glenn's Diner on file is from May 12, 2022. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Glenn's Diner?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Glenn's Diner.

Has Glenn's Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Glenn's Diner have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Glenn's Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.