Grill-N-Chill Cafe

2002 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Grill-N-Chill Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. Grill-N-Chill Cafe was last inspected on Jun 24, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Grill-N-Chill Cafe's record stops at Jun 24, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Jun 24, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, ETC, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ITEMS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER/FOOD HANDLER IN A SLEEVELESS TOP; INSTRUCTED THAT A SHORT FORM OF SLEEVE MUST BE WORN WHEN HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS. ALSO FOUND HER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
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Aug 13, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 21, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN.
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May 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 16, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS WITH 1/4INCH GAP BETWEEN AND UNDER SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT NOR TEMPERED WATER PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL WITH REPLACED SENSOR AT ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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May 10, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN UNIT NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BLOCKING RIGHT SIDE OF SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HAND WASH SINK FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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: FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS WITH 1/4INCH GAP BETWEEN AND UNDER SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT USED FOR OPERATIONS IE BLENDER FOR SMOOTHIES, TRAYS FOR PASTRIES. ETC.
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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. CLEAN VENT IN MENS TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR CEILING SECTION IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE SENSOR AT ONE OF THREE WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SHARED ROOM. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE DECK OVEN AND OR PROVIDE SPECS ON UNIT TO DETERMINE WHETHER VENTILATION REQUIRED.
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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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grill-N-Chill Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grill-N-Chill Cafe on file is from Jun 24, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grill-N-Chill Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Grill-N-Chill Cafe.

Has Grill-N-Chill Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grill-N-Chill Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grill-N-Chill Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.