Yummy's Grill

5609 W Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
American
Last inspected: May 17, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Yummy's Grill has six inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 17, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Yummy's Grill dates to May 17, 2016.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Yummy's Grill is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
May 17, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GRILL DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN UTILITY SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Oct 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT STORED PROPERLY INSIDE BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST STORE CORRECTLY.
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Sep 23, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WARE AND MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM TOPSIDE OF STOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLE,LOWER SHELVES OF STEAM AND PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEXT TO POP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST MAKE UPPER WALL AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST CLEAN GREASE ,FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AND LOBBY AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION DUCT UNIT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SAME.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SINK FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK AND BROKEN SINK STOPPER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLE FROM REAR YARD(PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS,UNUSED FRYER,CONTAINERS,ETC.).
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulking around the exposed hand sink and mop sink worn out. Instructed to re caulk and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must clean and sanitize the following: interior of the microwave oven, all the carts, shelvings in the dish washing area, prep area and knife rack and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind the 2 door reach in cooler needs detail cleaning and maintain.
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Oct 15, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelves and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and under 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 and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving not installed along wallbase. Instructed to install 6 in rubber coving.
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Mar 10, 2010
Routine
2 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE PREP COOLER DOOR HINGES IN THE KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND.----MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZER AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yummy's Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yummy's Grill on file is from May 17, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yummy's Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yummy's Grill.

Has Yummy's Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yummy's Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yummy'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.