Ron's Grill Etc

4859 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

American

Last inspected: Jan 24, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ron's Grill Etc five times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 24, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Ron's Grill Etc since Jan 24, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 24, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FORA EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Feb 15, 2012

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

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

Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers need cleaning.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Must provide thermometer to reach in cooler in kitchen prep area to properly maintain 40f or less.

Sep 19, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Kitchen cooler shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector notes: Loose ceiling tile in kitchen prep area, shall be repair/replaced.

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

Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in bathrooms need cleaning.

Jan 6, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in cooler, freezers.

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

Inspector notes: Rear storage area shelving not clean need cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment not clean need cleaning, floors in rear storage area need cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilations) in coolers kitchen prep areas need cleaning.

Apr 28, 2010

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ron's Grill Etc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ron's Grill Etc on file is from Jan 24, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ron's Grill Etc?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ron's Grill Etc.

Has Ron's Grill Etc's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ron's Grill Etc have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ron's Grill Etc 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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