Grill Inn
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2017
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Inspectors have visited Grill Inn 15 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Grill Inn's record stops at Mar 31, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN KABOBS,GYROS AND HAMBURGERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED RANGE TOP AND FRYER CABINET GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RANGE TOP AND FRYER CABINET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT ADJACENT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LIGHT SHIELD DETACHED AT SAME AREA.NSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PEPLACE LIGHT BULB AND TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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Nov 17, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP ON THE SOUTH WALL NEEDS TO BE DEFROSTED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR, WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP (BEHIND COUNTER)NOT DRAINING, WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE SINK. PREMISES HAS TWO DAYS TO CORRECT PROBLEM. ANOTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK IS 15 FEET AWAY IN THE REAR PREP AREA, STAFF CAN USE THAT SINK TO WASH THEIR HANDS UNTIL THE SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS REPAIRED. SANITARIAN WILL RETURN ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2016 TO INSPECT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.S ERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FORM INSPECTION REPORT 1632272, DATED 2/25/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #33; OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, STACKED OVEN. INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. # 34; OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. # 35; OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR PREP, MOP SINK WALL IS DIRTY, AND WALL AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR IS DAMAGED. STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP. ALSO, HANGING CEILING VENT IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #36; OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN REAR PREP, LIGHT SHIELDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN REAR PREP AND MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. # 38; EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #39; OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS; CHOCOLATE CAKE AND CUPCAKES, IN FRONT VITAMIN WATER COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DETAILED INGREDIENT LABELS AND SELL BY DATES ON PACKAGING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTIAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP ON THE SOUTH WALL NEEDS TO BE DEFROSTED. CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP HAS DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. USING ALUMINUM FOIL TO COVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP, SO THE TOP IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD, AND DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF ON STEAM AND PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER ARE NOT CLEAN, ONE HAS STANDING WATER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS (CORNERS). CUSTOMER DINING AREA, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK IN REAR, AND IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPLACE COVERS, 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 SOUTH CORNER WALL NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT IN MENS TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNOBS MISSING FROM STEAM TABLE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. USING SCREWS TO OPEN & CLOSE EACH COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. ALSO, PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD FOODS. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR, WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT. ELEVATE OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF GROUND TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR COKE COOLER, AND WALK-IN COOLER. 1-DOOR COOLER IN REAR DOSEN'T CLOSE, REPAIR GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND REPAIR GASKET, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, STACKED OVEN. INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIANTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED 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 PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR PREP, MOP SINK WALL IS DIRTY, AND WALL AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR IS DAMAGED. STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP. ALSO, HANGING CEILING VENT IN REAR TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT IN REAR PREP, LIGHT SHEILDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN REAR PREP AND MANAGERS OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jun 29, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS DEBRIS AND FOOD UNDER THE FLOOR RUBBER MATT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP / DISH ROOM NOT MAINTAINED,NOT ABLE TO USE.WHEN HAND WASHING IS PROCESS WASTE WATER DRAINS ON FLOOR DUE TO DRAIN NOT COMPLETELY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE DRAIN PIPE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-10-15,REPORT #1464353 #35- FOUND HOLES IN WALLS BY REAR EXIT AT BOTTOM. MUST BE SEALED #36-FOUND NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULB. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AT FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SAME LOCATION,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS DEBRIS AND FOOD UNDER THE FLOOR RUBBER MATT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
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: FOUND HOLES IN WALLS BY REAR EXIT AT BOTTOM. MUST BE SEALED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULB.
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Jul 29, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 49.6F -50F AND 51.7F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETERS SHOWED TEMP OF 50F.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER: COOKED BEANS,VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE, SLICED BEEF,ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.OTHER COOLERS ON PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50F; RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.7F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 50.1F; COOKED BLACK BEANS AT TEMP OF 50.9F TO 51.; GYRO MEAT PLACED ON BROILED SPIT AT TEMP OF 90.9F TO 94.6F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 9.5, VALUE $41. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ONCE THE MEAT ROLL IS PLACED ON BROIL SPIT, COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE. INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,LAYER OF SEMI-SOLID GREASE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR LID AND GROUND,FLIES ON AND AROUND THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: STAFF WASH ROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Nov 16, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Mar 10, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI- USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ATICLES ON THE SHELVES UNITS AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT. CDI.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON TOILET BOWLS,MOP SINK,EXPOSE HAND SINKS IN TOILETS,AND AT FRONT PREP PREP AREA,FILTERS ON HOOD, AND INSIDE DEEP FRYER COMPARTMENT.CDI.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINTS ON 3COMP.AND EXPOSE HAND WASK SINKS AT FRONT PREP AREA DRIPPING CONSTANTLY.CDI.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.CDI.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STERO EQUIPMENTS STORED ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND KEEP ELSEWHERE,AND HAVE TOP OF SAID FOOD EQUIPMENT CLEAN.CDI.
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Dec 10, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 8, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER FOR HAND WASHING AND DISH WASHING. OWNER STATED THE HOT WATER TANK IS NOT WORKING. CITATION 71026-18 COURT 1.20.11, 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WHILE DRAINING LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WATER BACKED UP IN THE NEXT 2 COMPARTMENT AND SLOWLY DRAINED DOWN. ALSO LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER SINK. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE SINK MAINTAINED, REPAIR LEAK. CITATION 71026-18 COURT DATE 1.20.11, 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM
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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. REPAIR LEFT STOPPER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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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. CLEAN ACCCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES BEHIND AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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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. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE HANDSINK. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD IN WOMAN'S WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE REFRIGERTION THERMOMETERS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MISSING FROM UNITS.
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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. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM REAR OF PREMISES. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE GROUND.
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Jul 29, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had rust peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving, not clean need cleaning.
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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 under heavy equipment, storage areas need cleaning.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. wall by exposed hand sink in prep area had peeling paint, shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep area, kitchen need cleaning, broken light shield in women's bathroom shall be replaced.
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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. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grill Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grill Inn on file is from Mar 31, 2017. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grill Inn?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Grill Inn.
Has Grill Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grill Inn have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grill Inn 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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