Steak Out Grill

12253 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Jun 8, 2012

Score

Medium Risk

Steak Out Grill has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Jun 8, 2012. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 8, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Steak Out Grill's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 8, 2012

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK WITH NO SOAP AND DRYING HANDS ON APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS IN EXPOSED SINK WITH SOAP, WARM WATER AND DRY HANDS WITH PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK AND WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEANS/BEEF (138F) AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, EXPOSED SINK, FRYERS, GRILL, VENTILATION HOOD.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL AREAS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS FROM PREMISES.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

May 24, 2011

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steak Out Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steak Out Grill on file is from Jun 8, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Steak Out Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Steak Out Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Steak Out 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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