Mag's Grill

5729 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60646

American

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Mag's Grill has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mag's Grill dates to Jan 5, 2016.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2016

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Dec 2, 2015

License

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER VERTICAL BROILERS AND NEXT TO BUN WARMER MACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

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

Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mag's Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mag's Grill on file is from Jan 5, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mag'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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