Grandview Tavern & Beer Garden
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2020
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Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Grandview Tavern & Beer Garden stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 12, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 12, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK STAINED AND DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED EFFECTIVELY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/HANGING GASKETS ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT BAR/AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT STACKED UP WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; SHRIMP, CHICKEN, BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Apr 22, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE CLEANED AND SERVICED BEFORE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; SHRIMP, CHICKEN, BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ONSITE FOR 3-COMP SINK, OR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES AT 3-COMP SINK, AND ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 55F TO S 65F. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED; #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. #56 NOTED MISSING FILTER AND BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 27, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PREMISES STILL HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, STEAK, TACO AND PORK. ALSO NO VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING FILTER AND BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Jul 26, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT PREMISES ( EXPOSED HAND SINKS & INSIDE WASHROOM SINKS,3 COMP SINKS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY #7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, STEAK, TACO AND PORK. ALSO NO VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO MOP SINK FOR CLEANING OR PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING FILTER AND BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Oct 25, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS AROUND THE MINI REFRIGERATOR ARE STICKY AND PREVENTING THE DOOR TO BE EASILY OPENED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE STICKY SUBSTANCE AROUND THE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAITAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST EMPTY THE GREASE TRAP AND GROUT OUT THE LINES TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND PREVENT FUTURE WASTE WATER BACKUPS.
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Sep 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE THE BEVERAGE LINES FROM THE CONSUMABLE ICE OR REROUTE LINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT ARE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AND BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN ICE HANDLE UP OR IN A CLEAN BIN.
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Sep 1, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F, AND THE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESES AND BUTTERMILK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COOLERS. OBSERVED HUMMUS AT 47.7F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.1F, BUTTERMILK AT 52.3F, CHEESES AT 48.9F, EGGS AT 46.5F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 48.1F, SOUR CREAM AT 47.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON KITCHEN AND BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IN BAR AREA AND SINKS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 8, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers to protect ice during storage.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda gun holders not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainlines not installed at soda gun holders. Instructed to install drainlines. Sink stoppers not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace sink stoppers. Exhaust fan in women's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided for walk-in cooler or prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer inside coolers conspicuously.
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Jan 11, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Dec 26, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. 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: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 27, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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.FOUND DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS NOT CONNECTED,RAW WOODEN SHELVING MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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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.MUST ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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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.EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE, SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AND CEILING FAN BLADES ABOVE DINING AREA REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grandview Tavern & Beer Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grandview Tavern & Beer Garden on file is from Aug 12, 2020. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grandview Tavern & Beer Garden?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Grandview Tavern & Beer Garden.
Has Grandview Tavern & Beer Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grandview Tavern & Beer Garden have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Grandview Tavern & Beer Garden 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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