Grange Hall Burger Bar / Back Door Saloon
Last inspected: Jan 24, 2017
100
Score
Grange Hall Burger Bar / Back Door Saloon has been inspected 13 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 24, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Grange Hall Burger Bar / Back Door Saloon is from Jan 24, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Grange Hall Burger Bar / Back Door Saloon is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 24, 2017
License
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT 1ST FLOOR PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. RUSTY SURFACES ON GREASE TRAP(1ST FLOOR), BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELF FRAMES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN LIGHTSHIELD IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. CLEAN SAME
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME
36
86
Dec 2, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT 1ST FLOOR PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. RUSTY SURFACES ON GREASE TRAP(1ST FLOOR), BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELF FRAMES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN LIGHTSHIELD IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. CLEAN SAME.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
36
86
Dec 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERAURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE TO PROPERLY STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: EGGS 47.8F, BLUE CHEESE 47.0F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 15LBS, $40 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT 1ST FLOOR PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. RUSTY SURFACES ON GREASE TRAP(1ST FLOOR), BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELF FRAMES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN LIGHTSHIELD IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. CLEAN SAME.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
36
78
Feb 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS CURRENTLY PREPARING FOOD, NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE. CONTAINERS, UNCLEAN CLOTHS AND WIRE SCRUB PADS IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN EMPTY AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL
11
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. 1 BURNER STOVE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT VENTILATION. PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE. VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
86
Apr 10, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BURGERS, FRIED VEGETABLES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF BOTH GREASE TRAPS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.. REMOVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR(S) AND EXTERIORS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, CABINET INTERIORS AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, INTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS NEAR STAIRS LEADING UP TO FIRST FLOOR, EXTERIOR OF ICE CREAM MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN FURNACE ROOM ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, AND GREASE PRESENT).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT(MOP SINK AND MOP BUCKETS) MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. MUST CLEARLY DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS THAT IS MAINTAINED FREE OF CLUTTER. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR SECTION OF BASEMENT WHERE STORAGE CAGE IS LOCATED AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO DOOR BLOCKED OFF IN SAME AREA.
41
74
Apr 16, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN COVERS AT ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE OVERHEAD BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE BASEMENT MOP SINK.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
82
Feb 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER AT 50.1 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN COVERS AT ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE OVERHEAD BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE BASEMENT MOP SINK.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
78
Apr 18, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS IN BASEMENT.
34
95
May 10, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASETRAP BOXES AT MAIN KITCHEN AND UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASY FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN UNDER STOVE AND GRILLS.MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AND CLEAN IN THE MECHANICAL ROOM.
34
90
Mar 22, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELVES AT SERVER WATER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH SO ITS UNABSORBED AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON FLOOR BETWEEN BREAD OVEN AND WALL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
86
Sep 1, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. SOME FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT NEED CLEANING & FLOORS IN WATER HEATER ROOM MUST BE CLEAN, WITH STUFF ELEVATED OFF THE FLOORS.
34
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. FOOD STAINS/SPLATTER ON WALL OR CEILING AROUND PREP AREAS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
35
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. FOUND A CLOGGED DRAIN IN THE COOLER ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, MUST FIX.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING & PEST MONITORING.
41
82
May 3, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 fix an open seam around the basin of sprayer sink at dishmachine. to prevent water from dripping onto floors.
32
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 clean interior panel of ice machine & some door gaskets of coolers in basement.
33
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 along wallbases behind equipment/grease traps around drains, due to food debris/dirt build-up.
34
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. Interior of hood & some attachments to it (first floor) are dusty, must clean.
35
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grange Hall Burger Bar / Back Door Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grange Hall Burger Bar / Back Door Saloon on file is from Jan 24, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grange Hall Burger Bar / Back Door Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Grange Hall Burger Bar / Back Door Saloon.
Has Grange Hall Burger Bar / Back Door Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grange Hall Burger Bar / Back Door Saloon have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grange Hall Burger Bar / Back Door Saloon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
Nearby Restaurants