Pan & Grill Coney Island

2807 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

American

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2022

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Pan & Grill Coney Island stretching back to 2020. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2022. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pan & Grill Coney Island dates to Apr 14, 2022.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Pan & Grill Coney Island on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD THE EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NO THICK GREASE AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE.

Nov 10, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2020

License

5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR ICE MACHINE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pan & Grill Coney Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pan & Grill Coney Island on file is from Apr 14, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pan & Grill Coney Island?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pan & Grill Coney Island.

Has Pan & Grill Coney Island's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pan & Grill Coney Island have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pan & Grill Coney Island means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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