DINER GRILL

Inspection ID: 2602030. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 09/03/2024, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED BLACK AND ORANGE SUBSTANCE ON ICE CHUTE OF FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER AND BLACK SUBTANCE IN CENTER OF WHITE STOPPER IN ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(A, D)//OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF BOTH REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS PLACED IN THE FRONT INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12//NOTED DRIED SPICES IN FRONT PREP LINE AND REAR PREP AREA WIHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13//NOTED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FLY TRAP TO AN AREA NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD PREP AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11//NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14//NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.13//NOTED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11//NOTED SPLATTER ON KITCHEN CEILING, HEAVY DUST ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM VENTS | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Inspection ID: 2600395. Canvass performed on 08/19/2024, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED BLACK AND ORANGE SUBSTANCE ON ICE CHUTE OF FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER AND BLACK SUBTANCE IN CENTER OF WHITE STOPPER IN ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS MILK 45.3 F AT PANCAKE BATTER 49.2, 44 CHEESE F, CARNE ASADA 45.8 F, CHICKEN BREAST 49.2 F, CORNED BEEF HASH 49.1 F, FRIES 68.7 F, AND SKIRT STEAK 62.6 F STORED IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS VALUED AT $150.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED | 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (RAW CARNE ASADA, RAW CHICKEN, CORNED BEEF HASH, COOKED BROCCOLI,) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AMBIENT AIR OF 58.7 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF BOTH REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS PLACED IN THE FRONT INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED DRIED SPICES IN FRONT PREP LINE AND REAR PREP AREA WIHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FLY TRAP TO AN AREA NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD PREP AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SPLATTER ON KITCHEN CEILING, HEAVY DUST ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM VENTS, | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Inspection ID: 2581092. Canvass performed on 09/01/2023, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REATR PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH TRAY AND GLASS CUPS ON TOP OF SINK.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEM (POTATOES) INSIDE LARGE POTS AT THE REAR SHED TO BE IMPROPER AT 96.9F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 150 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $90.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE | 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6' AWAY FROM THE WALL. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection ID: 2565504. Recent Inspection performed on 10/18/2022, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS WAS NOT OBSERVED ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED WITH OPENINGS AND GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID FOOD AND WIPING CLOTH STORAGE SHED. | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE WHITE CUP WITH NO HANDLE STORED IN A BULK FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO GET THE FOOD ITEM OUT. | 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A; C) OBSERVED WHITE STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED 4 SQUIRT BOTTLES OF BUTTER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORED UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK ON A CRATE LINED WITH FOIL AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND REFRAIN FROM USING CRATES AS A FOOD STORAGE UNIT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE BREAD RACK, FOOD PREP TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 OBSERVED THE REAR VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FILTERS AND MAINTAIN THEM. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SHOES STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND A HOODED SWEATER ON THE BREAD RACK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND SHOES IN A DESIGNATED PLACE, NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Inspection ID: 2565174. Canvass performed on 10/12/2022, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:10 AM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS WAS NOT OBSERVED ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (BACON) OF TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.6-48.8 F IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.8 LBS (4 PACKS A FAMILY SIZE BACON).$40. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED WITH OPENINGS AND GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID FOOD AND WIPING CLOTH STORAGE SHED. | 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE WHITE CUP WITH NO HANDLE STORED IN A BULK FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO GET THE FOOD ITEM OUT. | 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 4 SQUIRT BOTTLES OF BUTTER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORED UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK ON A CRATE LINED WITH FOIL AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND REFRAIN FROM USING CRATES AS A FOOD STORAGE UNIT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE BREAD RACK, FOOD PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLLOR AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAND AND SANITIZE SAID FILTERS AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHOES STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND A HOODED SWEATER ON THE BREAD RACK, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND SHOES IN A DESIGNATED PLACE, NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Inspection ID: 2493110. Canvass performed on 03/19/2021, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED STACK OF WASHCLOTHS BY THE SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DIRTY WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. | 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Inspection ID: 2386539. License performed on 08/27/2020, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.