Lilly Bell's Dinner — Tommy's Grill
Last inspected: Oct 5, 2021
100
Score
Going back to 2011, Lilly Bell's Dinner — Tommy's Grill has 19 inspections in the public record. Lilly Bell's Dinner — Tommy's Grill was last inspected on Oct 5, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 5, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Lilly Bell's Dinner — Tommy's Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 5, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 26, 2021
Recent Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in �� (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as ?oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),? ?raw-EGG Caesar salad,? and ?hamburgers (can be cooked to order)?; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. OBSERVED EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Aug 19, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED POTATOES, SLICED TURKEY AAND SLICED BEEF. HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Sep 27, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED OR UNDER COOKED FOODS OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVE IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED..
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSING PARTIALLY COOKED OR UNDER COOKED FOODS OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2240572 ON 11/26/18. #55 MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL COVING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. #55 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING. PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR GARBAGE CONTAINER IN TOILET ROOM AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Nov 26, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD OBTAINED FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE: OBSERVED POUND CAKE OFFERED FOR SELL AT THE FRONT COUNTER NOT LABEL, WHEN ASKED WHERE THE POUND CAKES ARE FROM THE MANAGER/OWNER STATED " HE MAKES THE POUND CAKES AT HOME. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE, DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL POUND CAKES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PREPARED INSIDE THE PREMISES OF THE RESTAURANT. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON THE SERVICE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH ALLERGEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL SELF SERVE FOOD ITEMS. MUST COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, MUST REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL COVING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH NAME AND DATE (FIFO).
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Apr 18, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES(BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS): OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MULTI TASKING PREPARING, HANDLING AND SERVING FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES OR WASHING HAND IN BETWEEN TASK SUCH AS: MAKING SANDWHICHES, ROLLING UP BURRITO, ADDING CONDIMENT AND CUTTING THEM IN HALF AND PUTTING THE FOOD ITEMS INTO TO GO CONTAINER WITHOUT USEING GLOVES OR WASHING HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE UP RIGHT FREEZER WITH SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Jan 26, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2017
Routine
3 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: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE OLD WALK-IN COOLER THAT IS NO LONGER TURNED ON OR BEING USED AS A REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR, APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER AND BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH SLIDING DOORS IN THE REAR AND APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS AROUND THE BASE OF THE FURNACE IN THE REAR. ALL RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE, NO DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP 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 A HOLE IN THE DRYWALL NEAR THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR NEAR WHERE RODENTS MAY BE ENTERING FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO FILL IN THE HOLE AND REPLACE THE DRYWALL TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT INTRUSION.
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Mar 11, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET.USRFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO GREASE ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL UNDER THE WASH BOWL AND BY THE TOILET BOWL IN POOR REPAIR,HOLES AND SURFACE POROUS.NEED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO GREASE ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.END CAPS WITH LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Feb 26, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(TOASTED BREAD,ETC)NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,SUCH AS :SCRAPING DIRTY DISHES,ANSWER THE PHONE,HANDLING MONEY.HANDS ARE WIPED ON APRONS OR ON DIRTY WIPING CLOTH THAT IS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS ,ETC.NO HAND WASHING BETWEEN TASK NOR FOOD GLOVES IS USED. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE INSIDE THE SAID SINK BUCKET AND MULTI USE UTENSILS,FAUCET WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT TO FIT IN CONTAINERS. OBSERVED COOK RINSING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND ITEMS INSIDE THE SAID SINK WAS REMOVED AFTER THE OTHER CERTIFIED MANAGER REALIZED WHO I WAS. ALSO SOAP DISPENSER UNABLE TO DISPENSE SOAP.USED DISHES SOAP(DAWN)TO WASH HANDS. SOAP PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE REACH-IN FREZEER AND ONE CHEST FREEZER WITH MEAT AND OTHER FOODS INSIDE MENTIONED COOLERS,ALSO DISPOSOBLE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD DELIVERY,FOAM CUPS ETC ARE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED STORAGE WHICH IS ALSO STORED:CHEMICALS,CAR OIL,TOOL BOX,SHELVES WITH OTHER NON-FOOD ITEMS.DOORS REMAINS UNLOCKED. WALLS AND WOOD FLOOR SURFACE ARE NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ RELOCATE FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS WERE WALLS,FLOORS HAVE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.OR REMOVE NON-FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR FOOD AND KEEP DOOR LOCKED AT ALL TIMES.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES.MANAGER SET UP SINK HOWEVER UNABLE TO CHECK STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER.WHICH WAS OVER 200ppm.SANITIZING SOLUTION WAS TESTED WITH MINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIP(200ppm).MANGER RESOLVED THE ISSUES PRESENTLY SANITING SOLUTION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SNIK MAINTAINS 100ppm. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SERIOUS VIOLATION :7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET. A LOT OF PLASTIV SPATULAS ARE IN POOR CONDITION,BROKEN /CHIPPED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SRFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE HOT WATER HANDLE AT STAFF/CUSTMERS WASHROOM PARTIALLY BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO GREASE ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL UNDER THE WASH BOWL AND BY THE TOILET BOWL IN POOR REPAIR,HOLES AND SURFACE POROUS.NEED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD,ALSO GREASE ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.END CAPS WITH LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,IS TIED WITH A DIRTY CLOTH INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOT OF ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE REAR AREA BY THE STORAGE FROM CARDBOARDS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ETC,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELEVATED ITEMS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECTS ACTIVITIES
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.
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Oct 22, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 15, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, WIRE RACKS IN THE DINING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Sep 29, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575399 ON 9/11/15 NOT CORRECTED: 16/01 - FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Sep 18, 2015
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575399 ON 9/11/15 NOT CORRECTED: 16/01 - FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES. 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. REPAIR THE SCREEN FOR THE BACK DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, FREEZERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE ON OUTSIDE OF THE BASIN, EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, DINING ROOM AND WASHROOM. CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTALL END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ANY EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 11, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CHICKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 49.9F, EGGS AT 56.1F, CHORIZO AT 43.5F, CHEESE AT 45.3F, HOT DOGS AT 48.9F, CHICKEN AT 49.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND SLIME BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE DIRTY WATER HOSES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, WASHROOM AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1459811 ON 5/16/14 NOT CORRECTED: 36/01 - PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REACH-IN COOLERS. 40/01 - PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOODS INSIDE OF THE COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 16, 2014
Routine
12 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SOUP 180.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, FAN GUARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(PEELING PAINT, WATER DAMAGE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE ON COFFEE MACHINE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PAIL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF AT PREP CHEST COOLER IS FOUND TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE READING 55.4F THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER READS 50.6F WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER UNIT WILL BE TAG MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED FAX#312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS RANGE FROM 46.2F TO 55.7F INSIDE PREP CHEST COOLER,FOOD ITEMS ARE,RAW STEAK,POLISH,EGGS,TURKEY BACON,CHEESE,HAM,SLICED ONIONS, SLICED TOMATOES, AND MEXICAN SAUSAGE FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED BY MANAGER TOTAL WEIGHT 55LBS AND TOTAL COST $150.00
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS ALSO MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER NEAR FRONT COUNTER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER BEHIND FRONT PREP COUNTER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE WHEN HANDLING OR PREPARING FOOD
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78
Jan 27, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 AND REPAIR FLOOR SURFACE FRONT AND REAR AREA OF RESTAURANT
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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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lilly Bell's Dinner — Tommy's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lilly Bell's Dinner — Tommy's Grill on file is from Oct 5, 2021. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lilly Bell's Dinner — Tommy's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Lilly Bell's Dinner — Tommy's Grill.
Has Lilly Bell's Dinner — Tommy's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lilly Bell's Dinner — Tommy's Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lilly Bell's Dinner — Tommy'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.
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