Grand River — the Land on Lincoln

3032 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Grand River — the Land on Lincoln, the earliest from 2013. On Sep 26, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Grand River — the Land on Lincoln's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 26, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Grand River — the Land on Lincoln on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM OF PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER FRYER.
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Sep 29, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Sep 22, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FACILITY HAS NO DUMPSTER FOR OUTDOOR GARBAGE DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONTACT A COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE SODA GUNS AND DRAINS AT THE BAR, AND THE KITCHEN COOLER GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO 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 DUST BUILDUP ON THE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. TOP OPENING BOX FREEZER FILLED WITH FROZEN ASSORTED MEATS FOUND OUT DOORS ON REAR PATIO SURROUNDED BY DIRT GROUND WITH RAT DROPPINGS, NO WALLS, CEILING SURROUNDING FREEZER. FREEZER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL STORED IN AN INDOOR CLEAN AREA. FROZEN FOODS REMOVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. IE: CHEESE SAUCE AND CHILI BEING REHEATED ON GRILL. INSTRUCTED A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISES AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOORS OF COOKS LINE BOX FREEZER AND COOLER BROKEN, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE/PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. OPEN GAP ON BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR STRIP TO MAKE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/RESEAL.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grand River — the Land on Lincoln last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grand River — the Land on Lincoln on file is from Sep 26, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grand River — the Land on Lincoln?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grand River — the Land on Lincoln.

Has Grand River — the Land on Lincoln's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grand River — the Land on Lincoln have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grand River — the Land on Lincoln means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.