Star Grill
Last inspected: Oct 11, 2018
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Score
Star Grill appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. On Oct 11, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Star Grill since Oct 11, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited eight times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Star Grill on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Oct 11, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-502.11(B) METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 4, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND/ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND SHELF RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-502.11(B) METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A,C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (PLASTIC SPOONS, FORKS, ETC.) STORED IN BIN ABOVE FRONT COUNTER IMPROPERLY HELD, SOME MOUTH PIECES FACING UPWARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UPWARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 16, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 9, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE(MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP WHITE SHELF OF THE FRONT COUNTER. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.BACK DOOR WITH A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AREA.MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN INTERIOR LINER INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER DOOR.LID LINER IS REPAIRED WITH EXCESS GRAY DUCT TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LINER LID.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE TWO DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER. NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 119.5F,BEEF BROTH AT TEMP OF 125.7F; REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 124.5F,FOOD WAS STORED AT STEAM TABLES WHICH WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 127.9F.FOUND RAW MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 49.7F; AND COOKED ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.8F,PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR,UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.7F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.POUNDS 27,VALUE 54.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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May 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT BASEMENT.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER ON PREMISES ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 21, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AND OVER 20 DEAD ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS ALONG THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN THE REACH-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 0BSERVED MEAT DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 2, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. PREMISES HAS OTHER REFRIGERATION UNITS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 45F TO 48F.(REFRIED BEANS 45F, BEEF 47.8F,TOMATOES 47.2F, BEEF 45.8F, CHEESE 48.4F) MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 31LBS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITORS TEMPERAUTES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOALTION #7-38-005(A)
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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: NOTED OVER 20 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:OVER 7 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BETWEEN CHEST FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT KITCHEN PREP, OVER 3 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ALL ON FIRST FLOOR), OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNIT, ONE LIVE ROACH INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AND ONE LIVE ROACH ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER (BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY UPON RE-INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID AND LIPS DRIPPING ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, REFRIED BEANS, SALAD, HOT DOGS,BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT ABOUT 3:20PM CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW/UNFINISHED WOOD INSIDE CABINETS UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSING UNIT AT THE FRONT SELLING COUNTER AND TRASH CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WOOD INSIDE CABINETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNITS OF DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS. UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT ROACHES,FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE TIOLET. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION INSIDE BATHROOM AND ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR VENTS FREE OF DIRT ROACHES THROUGH OUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Sep 11, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE STAND UP PREP COOLERS/COOLER DOOR AND HINDGES. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT REAR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Nov 2, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE LABEL ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON INSIDE OF MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MAINT FLOOR DRY AT FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDER STAIRWELLS,AND AT FAR END BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Aug 18, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2011
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MUTLI USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES IN CHEF PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWINGS:FILTERS ON HOOD,GLASS ICE DISPENCER ON SODA MACHINE IN DINING,AND INSIDE COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER THE HOOD,FLOOR BEHIND TOILET BOWL, AND MOP STAINS ON BSMT.FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ACCUMULATED DUSTS ON WALL UNDER HOOD BY DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENTS.
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Jul 13, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READ TO EAT FOOD IN COOLER AT BSMT NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION DURIN STORAGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED RAW GROUND BEEF STORED ON THE TOP OF BBQ SOURCE WITH THE JUICE FROM THE FRESH DRIPPING ON THE BBQ COVER WITH OPENING,CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE BBQ SOURCE,AND STORE FRESH /RAW MEATS IN THE BOTTOM AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS.CDI 25pds AT TOTAL COST OF $30.00.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAIN ON THE FOLLOWING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENTS ON FACILITY:TOILET BOW/SEAT,INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS IN BSMT.,HAND WASH SINK,IN SIDE LOWER CASE OF DEEP FRYERS,TABLE IN BSMT., AND INSIDE TRASH CONTAINER CASES IN THE DINING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON FLOOR IN BSMT.AND CLEAN STAIRWELL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS IN THE BSMT.
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Feb 4, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. 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.found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers/freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving, 1st.fl., bsmt. need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cfooking equipment, and bsmt storage area need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in prep area need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Grill on file is from Oct 11, 2018. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Star Grill.
Has Star Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Star Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Star Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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