Madison Street Grill
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2016
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Score
Madison Street Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2013. Madison Street Grill was last inspected on Jun 3, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Madison Street Grill dates to Jun 3, 2016.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 3, 2016
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR NEAR STOVE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCETD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID COMING OUT OF ONE SEWER COVER IN PARKING LOT,INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO ROD OUT SEWER
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
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May 27, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE LIP AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINERSERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR NEAR STOVE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCETD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID COMING OUT OF ONE SEWER COVER IN PARKING LOT,INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO ROD OUT SEWER
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
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Jan 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Oct 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 7, 2015 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #45 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AND OWNERS. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THE STATE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE BY THE DATE INDICATED. ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOOD CANOPY IS NOT WORKING; REPLACE BULB WHERE NEEDED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Jan 7, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE OBSERVED ON WASHROOM DOOR; MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS IN CORNER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPWARD TO DRY PROPERLY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR STORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AND OWNERS. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEE(S) MUST OBTAIN THE STATE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE BY THE DATE INDICATED.
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Mar 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSE HAND SINKS AND TOILET ROOM. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTIO0N. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP, OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE, IN CONTAINER.
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Dec 13, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AND AROUND ALL THE PIPES GOING INTO THE WALLS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO PAINT THE UNFINISHED WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND REACHIN COOLERS THAT ARE NOT USED. NEED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE THEM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 6, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 22, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION IS NOT INSTALLED OR FUNCTIONING, INSTALL AND TURN ON REFRIGERATION SO 40f OR LOWER TEMPERATURES CAN BE VERIFIED.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER, RESTORE THE HOT WATER.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: THE THREE COMP SINK GREASE TRAP AND BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK ARE NOT INSTALLED, COMPLETE PLUMBING INSTALLATION TO CITY CODE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING RE GROUTED, COMPLETE FLOOR REPAIR SO IT IS COVED, SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS ARE BEING INSTALLED, HAVE THE PREPARATION AREA WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS THROUGHOUT, REMOVED DEBRIS AND CLEAN THE PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Madison Street Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Madison Street Grill on file is from Jun 3, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Madison Street Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Madison Street Grill.
Has Madison Street Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Madison Street Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Madison Street 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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