Hilltop Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2013
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Score
Inspectors have visited Hilltop Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 8, 2013. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hilltop Restaurant dates to Mar 8, 2013.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Mar 8, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE/WALK IN COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN/PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS, TOASTERS, SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVEN BOTTOM PANELS AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, SLICER AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3PART SINK AND DISH WASHING MACHINE, REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS FOR 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES/CLUTTER FROM THE CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jan 13, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF REORGANIZING. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 17, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM.
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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. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, LEGS AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, SHELVES UNDER TOASTERS, CAN OPENER, AND DISH MACHINE.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE AND THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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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. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Sep 17, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.9F.(STORED IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER,AIR TEMP OF 37),1 LAYER OF FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 61.5F; COOKED PASTA IN WATER STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF FARFALLE PASTA 46F- 46.7F;DITALINI COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 72.5F;COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.9F;COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 46.5F .FOUND MACARONI AND CHEESE STORED IN STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 98.2F,MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 97.1F;(WATER TEMPERATURE IN STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 175F).NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 27 VALUE 85.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO63975-14
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED THE COOK WASHING AND RINSING 3 STAIN STEEL CONTAINERS, WHICH WAS USED TO SCRAMBLE FRESH EGGS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITHOUT SANITIZING. ALSO THE SAME COOK WASHED BOWL AND UTENSIL IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. AND TO USE ONLY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO63975
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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.REMOVE AND REPLACE BROKEN STRIP ON BOTTOM OF THE SIDE DOOR(BANQUET ROOM).REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE SMALL COOLER(3 DOORS)IN DINING AREA.PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE CLOSET OF BANQUET HALL,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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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. REPLACED CHIPPED/BROKEN WALL BESIDE THE MOP SINK,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,ALSO EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, BEHIND THE TOILET.
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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. PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.DO NOT USE PLASTIC TO SEAL DRAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilltop Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilltop Restaurant on file is from Mar 8, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilltop Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hilltop Restaurant.
Has Hilltop Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilltop Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hilltop Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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