The Flat Top Grill

319 W North, Chicago, IL 60610

American

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 3, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Flat Top Grill dates to Jun 3, 2010.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Flat Top Grill is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 3, 2010

Out Of Business

No violations found.

100

Feb 8, 2010

Routine

6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (PREPARIING AND SERVING COOKED RICE,CHICKEN AND ETC.)

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 PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS LEFT IN DIPPER WELL AND MAINTAIN. DISCARD ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS. (CLEAR PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS)

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT BEHIND FREEZERS AND KEEP FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. REPAIR FLOORS IN REAR BASEMENT AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER SALAD BAR,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND AROUND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA HAND SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHEILDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

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. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN 1ST BASEMENT WASHROOM AND CLEAN THE VENT IN 2ND BASEMENT WASHROOM. REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Flat Top Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Flat Top Grill on file is from Jun 3, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Flat Top Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Flat Top Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Flat Top 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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