West Side Grill & Grocery

1002 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: May 15, 2014

Score

Low Risk

West Side Grill & Grocery appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 15, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at West Side Grill & Grocery since May 15, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting West Side Grill & Grocery on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 15, 2014

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: FLOOR, NORTH OF RADIATOR , CUSTOMER WATING AREA ,HAVE MISSING AND LOOSE TILES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TILES. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

May 12, 2014

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: COLD HOLD UNIT IN PREP AREA FAIL TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERTURE (61F). All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. COLD HOLD UNIT MUST MUST MAINTAIN COLDS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005a. NO CITATION ISSUE.

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

Inspector notes: FLOOR, NORTH OF RADIATOR , CUSTOMER WATING AREA ,HAVE MISSING AND LOOSE TILES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TILES.

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

Inspector notes: WINDOW LEDGES,FRONT CUSTOMER AREA HAVE BUILD UP OD DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

Apr 25, 2014

License

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2013

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TO TRANSFER CONTENTS INTO FOOD GRADE PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS. PRODUCTS WERE CHEESE SAUCE AND KETCHUP.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES CRACKING AT HOT LINE AREA/INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS 0N FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED OVER LIGHTS OVER HOT LINE AREA.

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

Inspector notes: CLUTTER NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AT REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY NEXT TO FREEZERS AND COOLERS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED(IN CARDBOARD BOXES) INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE ON SHELVING.

Oct 13, 2010

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was West Side Grill & Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at West Side Grill & Grocery on file is from May 15, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at West Side Grill & Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at West Side Grill & Grocery.

Has West Side Grill & Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at West Side Grill & Grocery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at West Side Grill & Grocery 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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