Griller's
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2015
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Score
Across the available record, Griller's has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Griller's since Jan 15, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE/FORST BUILD UP AT THE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE GREASY COUNTER TOPS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND THE MAIN GRILL COOKING LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR ALL STAFF.
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Jan 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: KNIFE HOLDER NEEDED TO STORE ALL MULTI USE KNIVES. MUST PROVIDE SOME TYPE OF HOLDER. PREP TABLE SHELF IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLOOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. STEAM TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND WATER BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND GRILL AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREAS WITH DARK GROOVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED WALL BY THE NEXT TO MOP SINK AND REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN IF NOT REPAIRABLE (I.E., SOFT SERVE MACHINE, 1DR COOLER, AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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May 11, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY HOLES IN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE UNDER 1 COMP. SINK, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLER, INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS.
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Feb 18, 2011
Routine
3 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHLEVES, EXTERIOR OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMNET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
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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. DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Oct 4, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Found previous minor violation not corrected from report dated 4-30-09 #155832. Found no backflow prevention devices installed for ice machine, soda machine, and coffee machine. serious violation. citation issued. 7-42-090.
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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. Found floors not clean at diswashing areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Griller's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Griller's on file is from Jan 15, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Griller's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Griller's.
Has Griller's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Griller's have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Griller's 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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