Standard Market Grill
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Standard Market Grill 12 times, with records going back to 2013. On Jun 27, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Standard Market Grill dates to Jun 27, 2017.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited seven times.
Standard Market Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. DARK BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM CONTACT SURFACE AT SERVER'S BEVERAGE STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CEILING LEAK FROM AIR CONDITIONER UNIT IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO THE DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN LADIES TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM AND CHEMICAL CLOSET IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 48.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF COOLER UNTIL SERVICED, AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 45F T0 65F. 2 LBS OF COOKED RICE, VALUED AT $5. 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, VALUED AT $10. 2 LBS OF VARIOUS CREAM BASED SALAD DRESSINGS, VALUED AT $15. 1 LBS OF PASTA, VALUED AT $3. 1 LBS OF SAUSAGE, VALUED AT $10. 1 LBS OF TARTER SAUCE, VALUED AT $5. A VARIETY OF SLICED FRUITS, VALUED AT $15. 1 LBS OF PICO DE GALLO, VALUED AT $5. 2LBS OF ALFREDO SAUCE, VALUED AT $10. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR, WITH PINK AND BLACK, SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCES PRESENT, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER, RACKS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENTS. REPAIR DOOR GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER BELOW THE FRY CADDY, DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER WHERE THE LIQUOR/MEAT IS STORED, TAPE HOLDING GASKET TOGETHER. DOOR GASKET ON COOLER BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, CALCIUM ACCUMULATION PRESENT. FRYER, WHEEL CASTERS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, EXTERIOR OF OVEN, SLICER, AND INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE, CONTACT SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA; AND, LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES; DRIED FOOD AND GREASE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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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, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, BEHIND THE BAR, AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR, WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER, AND FLOORS AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN KITCHEN HOODS AND FILTERS, GREASE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE BAR, PREP AREA, DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO THE DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AND BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON WEST WALL IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jul 19, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BURGERS, SOUPS, SALADS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED OR PRINTED IN THE MENU FOR BURGERS THAT ARE BEING COOKED TO CUSTOMER ORDER. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health'S Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER (BOXES OF DISHES, LINENS, RESTAURANT SUPPLIES, ETC) IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Jul 21, 2015
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER USED TO STORE FRIES. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET AND MAKE SURE DOOR OPENS AND CLOSED TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED GASKET ON BEER WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IN ADDITION TO ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITHCEN ALL SERVERS NEED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES AS WELL BECAUSE THEY SERVED ICE CREAM/MILKSHAKES.
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Jul 15, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN BEHIND IN AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLOSED AND CLEANED THOROUGHLY. ALL AREAS BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER USED TO STORE FRIES. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET AND MAKE SURE DOOR OPENS AND CLOSED TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED GASKET ON BEER WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IN ADDITION TO ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITHCEN ALL SERVERS NEED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES AS WELL BECAUSE THEY SERVED ICE CREAM/MILKSHAKES
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 REFRIGERATION UNITS CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 60-65F. ALL COOLERS WERE TAGGED AND MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, REINSPECTED AND TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN VALUED AT $20 AT 60F, 4LBS OF HUMMUS VALUED AT $10 AT 65.6F, 5LBS OF SPINACH DIP VALUED AT $6 AT 58.1F, 5LBS OF GUACAMOLE VALUED AT $10 AT 65.1F, 3LBS OF COOKED VEGETABLES VALUED AT $5 57.0F, 2LBS OF GOAT CHEESE VALUED AT $7 AT 63.6F, 2LBS OF SLICED FRUIT VALUED AT $2 AT 63.4F, 5LBS OF MOZZARELLA VALUED AT $8 AT 53.3F, 1 LB OF PEPPERONI VALUED AT $3 AT 50.0F, 1LB OF SLICED TOMATOES VALUED AT $3, 3LBS OF GRILLED ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS VALUED AT $5 AT 67.0F, 10LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 64.5, 10LBS OF ASSORTED CHEESES VALUED AT $15 64.9, 10LBS OF BLANCHED HAND CUT SWEET POTATO FRIES AND REGULAR HAND CUT FRIES VALUED AT $15 AT 73.4F. ALL ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. OBSERVED 6LBS OF CHICKEN WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 120F VALUED AT $13, OBSERVED 1LB OF BEEF WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNIT VALUED AT $7 AT 123.0F CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN BEHIND IN AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLOSED AND CLEANED THOROUGHLY. ALL AREAS BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AVAILABLE ON SITE WHILE RESTAURANT IS PREPARING COOKING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET ON BEER WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER USED TO STORE FRIES. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET AND MAKE SURE DOOR OPENS AND CLOSED TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN MULTIPLE COOLERS INCLUDING COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. ALL COOLERS NEED TO HAVE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS THAT ARE VISIBLE AND CHECKED OFTEN TO INSURE ALL COOLERS AT RUNNING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED. REMOVE ALL BAGGED GARBAGE AND BOXES AND MAINTAIN AREA IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY CONDITION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IN ADDITION TO ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN KITHCEN ALL SERVERS NEED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES AS WELL BECAUSE THEY SERVED ICE CREAM/MILKSHAKES.
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Aug 14, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 6, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER STATED THAT IT IS USED TO PACKAGE CHICKEN WINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM MUST BE SUBMITTED TO CDPH BEFORE THE MACHINE CAN BE USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND UTENSILS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE MENU OR IN THE RESTAURANT. PREMISES SERVES RAW TUNA. MUST POST ADVISORY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND BEHIND THE BAR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 15, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE TWO STORAGE ROOM. TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER INSIDE THE WALK COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH FRESH GREASE AND DEBRIS ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE LID. AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED. TEMPERATURE GAUGE OF THE DISH MACHINE BROKEN,NOT WORKING. BUT WATER TEMPERATURE IS AT 181F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE GAUGE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MUST POST ON SITE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ,POTS,PANS, DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE PALLET OF BAGS OF POTATO AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE TWO STORAGE ROOM. TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER INSIDE THE WALK COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN ONE (OUT OF 4 WASHROOMS). MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Jul 25, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Standard Market Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Standard Market Grill on file is from Jun 27, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Standard Market Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Standard Market Grill.
Has Standard Market Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Standard Market Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Standard Market 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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