Mike's Grill

6652 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

American

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2016

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 14, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 14, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 14, 2016

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND LIGHT FIXTURES. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AS NEEDED.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASH ROOM DOOR.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH REFRIGERATION UNIT.

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN THE NORTH STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE BACK YARD. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND OTHER SUPPLIES.

Jul 13, 2016

License

9 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER NOTED AT 46 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F. ALSO MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT HOLDS PROPER TEMPERATURES.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: ENCASE THE OVER HEAD PIPE ABOVE THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE PIPE RUNNING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM.

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

Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND LIGHT FIXTURES. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AS NEEDED.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASH ROOM DOOR.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH REFRIGERATION UNIT.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mike's Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mike's Grill on file is from Jul 14, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mike's Grill?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mike's Grill.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Mike's Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mike'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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