Teddy's Grill
Last inspected: May 21, 2015
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Score
Inspectors have visited Teddy's Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from May 21, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Teddy's Grill since May 21, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
Teddy's Grill's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 21, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND FREEZERS,MEAT SLICER, AND THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT CABINETS, AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL,LITTER AND DEBRIS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TOILET ROOM SELF CLOSING DEVICE NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, NO CURRENT PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ON SITE WHEN PREMISES IS PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS HAMBERGER 152.3*F,EGGS 39.9*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a, SCHOOL LIST/INFORMATION PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FORKS, SPOONS, NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT CABINETS, AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FRONT OF RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Mar 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY REAR COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN,INTERIOR OF HOT DOG WARMER, REAR PREP TABLE, SLICER, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND UNUSED COOLER UNDER GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, AND CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND CLEAN.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: GRILL, FRYERS, UNDER FLAT TOP, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 11, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING WITH GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET REMOVED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 3, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE/GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, CONTAINERS NOT COVERED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF GREASE CONTAINER, LIDS UNCOVERED, AND EXPOSED GARBAGE FROM DUMPSTER. ALSO EXCESSIVE WEEDS, GARBAGE AT SURROUNDING OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE WEEDS AND GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD/GREASE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS/COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF STOVE, EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE, MOTOR AND ATTACHED HARDWARE OF PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE (BEHIND FILE CABINET, ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT) NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING WITH GREASE/DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET REMOVED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 2, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR NEED CLEANING OF OLD FOOD.ALSO EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,SHELVING UNITS,EQUIPMENT AROUND3-COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN.
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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.DEBRIS/OLD FOOD ON FLOORS AROUND STORAGE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND REAR DISH/STORAGE AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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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.FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY AT HEAD OF FAUCETS.MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 21, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (BREADED CHICKEN BREASTS AT 52.1F ,3 DOZEN EGGS AT 46.1-48.6F,15 LB HAM 46.1). FOOD WAS DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER COST$40.00.
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Jul 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 12, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLER. 3LBS COOKED RICE IN POT ,IN REAR COOLER AT 61F,6-DOZEN EGGS INSIDE LARGE BOX AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN FRONT PREP COOLER AT 48.9-49.6F,GROUND PORK/BEEF PATTY AT 57F,COOKED HAMBURGER AND STEAK IN SAME PAN AT 108F. NO LABELS OR DATE ON FOODS. FOODS WAS DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL FOODS BEFORE FOODS ARE PUT INTO COOLER. COST APPROX $50.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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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 FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD ON UPPER INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON ICE USED FOR DRINKS FOR CUSTOMERS. ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE ICE. MACHINE MUST BE CLEAN/SANITIZE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSREVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND EXTERIOR LIDS OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITIES. 1ST FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK BROKEN,NOT MAINTAINED.AS I MOVED FAUCET TO MIDDLE SINK, FAUCET FELL OFF INTO SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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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.CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN OFFICE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ICE MACHINE.
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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. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM VENT IN WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Teddy's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Teddy's Grill on file is from May 21, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Teddy's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Teddy's Grill.
Has Teddy's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Teddy's Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Teddy's 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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