Mabuhay Grill

3810 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 15, 2012

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Mabuhay Grill four times, with records going back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 15, 2012. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mabuhay Grill dates to Feb 15, 2012.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mabuhay Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 15, 2012

Routine

6 minor violations.

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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. COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE,MUST CALL SERVICE ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. SHELVES FOR DRY INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND EQUIPMENT,3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR IN STAIRWAYS LEADING TO BASEMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 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. DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED

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. EMPTY BOXES IN BASEMENT NOT NEEDED IN THE RESTAURANT MUST BE DISCARDED

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

May 18, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 11, 2011

License

5 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: Rear exit screen door not maintained or sealed around frame. Instructed to seal openings and have insect and rodent proofed.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Raw wood storage shelves in basement. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to install shields with end caps.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exposed handsink installed next to utility and three compartment sink. Instructed to install non-porous shield between sinks. Hose connected to utility sink not properly installed. Instructed to install backflow device or remove hose and cut threads from faucet.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

May 6, 2011

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mabuhay Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mabuhay Grill on file is from Feb 15, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mabuhay Grill?

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

Has Mabuhay Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mabuhay Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mabuhay Grill 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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