Haydee's Grill

5046 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Haydee's Grill appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 7, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 7, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up five times.

Haydee's Grill's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jun 7, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment interior and exterior, coolers, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored through-out premises. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from walls.
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May 24, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed standing water through-out several areas in basement. Instructed manager to have licensed plumber to service premises and remove all excessive water in basement. No food or storage being kepted in basement. Basement must be kepted dry and clean. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment interior and exterior, coolers, sinks and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daliy.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored through-out premises. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from walls.
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Nov 17, 2011
Consultation
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE MOPSINK AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND FLOORS UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FINISH OR REPAINT WALLS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH ENDCAPS ABOVE PREP TABLE (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK)AT REAR PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK (NOTED HOSE ATTACHED AND WAS REMOVED BY MANAGER).------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK (NOTED HOSE ATTACHED AND WAS REMOVED BY MANAGER).------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Nov 2, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: REISSUING CRITICAL VIOLATION. FOUND STOVE BEING USED (WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION/HOOD) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION ON 07-02-2010, INSPECTION REPORT# 277061. (VIOLATION #14)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. STOVE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. STOVE MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED AS REQUIRED OR REMOVE THE SAID STOVE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN VENTILATION HAS BEEN INSTALLED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE MOPSINK AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND FLOORS UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FINISH OR REPAINT WALLS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH ENDCAPS ABOVE PREP TABLE (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK)AT REAR PREP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK (NOTED HOSE ATTACHED AND WAS REMOVED BY MANAGER).------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN, AND REMOVE LITTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE, BASEMENT AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 2, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICIPAL CODE. (INSPECTION REPORT # 251210 DATED 06-23-2010) #18-BROKEN SCREEN IN REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE. MANAGER REMOVE THE SAID SCREEN AND CLOSED GLASS WINDOW FROM THE SAID DOOR. #25-NOTED BORIC ACID SCATTERED ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER CLEAN EXCESS BORIC ACID ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #29-(38)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. STOVE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. STOVE MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED AS REQUIRED OR REMOVE THE SAID STOVE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN VENTILATION HAS BEEN INSTALLED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE. ABOVE VIOLATIONS ARE CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, WASHROOMS, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.-----ALL STOCK/USABLE ITEM MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-----FOUND WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT (REAR AREA). INSTRUCTED TO CHECK SOURCE AND MUST BE KEPT DRY 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: NOTED DRIED FOOD SPILLS AND STAIN ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT.----MUST CLEAN WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS OR REPAINT.------NOTED CEILING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH HEAVY WATER STAIN/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Jun 23, 2010
Complaint
9 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 6 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA (UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK), MOPSINK AND STORAGE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. (PREMISE PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATED 10-22-2009).----- FOUND ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. NOTED AN OPENING OF 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. ALSO NOTED BROKEN SCREEN DOOR IN REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN, GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING, GARBAGE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND THE SAID DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND POISONOUS/TOXIC MATERIAL (BORIC ACID) IMPROPERLY USED. NOTED BORIC ACID SCATTERED ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 8414 DATED 12-12-2008. #35-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT REAR PREP AREA AT CEILING. #38-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. #41-INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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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. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH-IN COOLERS, REACH-IN FREEZER, AND STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA, WASHROOMS, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.-----ALL STOCK/ITEM MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-----FOUND WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT (REAR AREA). INSTRUCTED TO CHECK SOURCE AND MUST BE KEPT DRY 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED DRIED FOOD SPILLS AND STAIN ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT.----MUST CLEAN WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS OR REPAINT.
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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 THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA, AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Haydee's Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Haydee's Grill on file is from Jun 7, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Haydee's Grill?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Haydee's Grill.

Has Haydee's Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Haydee's Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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