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Backyard Grill

6355 N PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60646

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613459

Location recorded for this inspection · Backyard Grill · 6355 N PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE IN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA IS HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591126

Location recorded for this inspection · Backyard Grill · 6355 N PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577090

Location recorded for this inspection · Backyard Grill · 6355 N PULASKI RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576712

Location recorded for this inspection · Backyard Grill · 6355 N PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED ANIMAL FOODS ON MENU NOT DISCLOSING THAT THEY ARE RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE MENU WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT AND TO DISCLOSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ON THAT ARE RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE NOT TIGHTLY CLOSING. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LEAKING FROM SIDE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT CLEANED. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE HOT HOLDING SOUP TABLE NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN SITTING AREA IN FRONT AREA IN FRONT OF SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING IN FLOOR LEADING INTO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT IN FRONT SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES ON WEST WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2546379 DATED 1-11-2022 NOT CORRECTED. #47 4-501.11: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST/REMOVE. #49 4-602.13: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 6-201.16 OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH OPENING ON CORNER IN REAR STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546379

Location recorded for this inspection · Backyard Grill · 6355 N PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR ETC.)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND TOP OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST/REMOVE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING (NOTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE SODA STORAGE ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST FILL AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CEILING TILE WITH OPENING ON CORNER IN REAR STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INFRONT COOKING AND IN REAR PREP AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS THROUGHOUT/AROUND REAR PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE POTS AND PANS STORAGE RACKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT INCLUDING COOKS WHILE PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROPERLY WEAR A FACE MASKS INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. (CORRECTED ON SITE) CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537375

Location recorded for this inspection · Backyard Grill · 6355 N PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HAMBURGER PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.6F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. DICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 47.1F, BLUE CHEESE FOUND AT 44.6F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE FOUND AT 44.2F, BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE FOUND AT 54.2F, RANCH DRESSING FOUND AT 45.7F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 44.2F, SKIRT STEAK FOUND AT 44.7F, BEEF KABOBS FOUND AT 44.0F, RAW BEEF FOUND AT 44.6F, CHICKEN KABOBS FOUND AT 43.3F, RICE FOUND AT 44.1F AND THREE LARGE CONTAINERS OF MARINATED CHICKEN FOUND AT 45.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS AT A COST OF $1,000. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST FILL AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST INSTALL NEW CEILING TILE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523019

Location recorded for this inspection · Backyard Grill · 6355 N PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE SHOOT AT SODA POP MACHINE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54.7F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. RAW STEAK FOUND AT 43.5F, COOKED RIBS FOUND AT 45.3F, COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 46.9F, MEATBALLS FOUND AT 45.9F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND ON PIPES BELOW CONDENSER. MUST DEFROST.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER WITH MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF CONTAINER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TILE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOORS AT MAIN COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AT VENTILATION HOOD (MAIN COOK LINE). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST FILL AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST INSTALL NEW CEILING TILE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453543

Location recorded for this inspection · Backyard Grill · 6355 N PULASKI RD

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2402043

Location recorded for this inspection · Backyard Grill · 6355 N PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FREEZER UNIT AT FRONT FOOD PREPA AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE TORN DOOR GASKET .

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVES,GRILL,STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR,STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREAS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A LARGE BOAT WITH HEAVILIY CLUTTERED ITEMS UNUSED EQUIPMENTS BICYCLE,CONTAINERS,BUCKETS DEBRIS ETC STORED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE FACILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS,REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT OFFICE SPACE,INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA,FRONT OFFICE SPACE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ADDITIONAL HOLES/OPENINGS NOTED ON CEILING IN FRONT SMALL OFFICE AND IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #38,#59 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2401732 ON 09/28/2020: WE CONTINUED TO OBSERVED #38-EVIDENCE OF RODENT(RAT)DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS,7-8 RAT DROPPINGS IN SCREENED SECTION OF WALL UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,5-6 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,7-9 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER AREA,APROX:15 RAT DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED CORNER FLOOR AT CUSTOMER AREA COCA COLA FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION,APPROX:5-6 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CHAIRS AT CLUTTERED CORNER FLOOR SEATING AREA,2-3 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE TRASH CANS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES,#59 55-WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. May 27, 2019 55-WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55-CEILING VENT COVER IN BOT WASHROOM WITH HEAVYDUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55-FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401732

Location recorded for this inspection · Backyard Grill · 6355 N PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER: OBSERVED MEATBALLS AT 46.9 F,PORK RIBS AT 46.0 F,HAMBURGER AT 45.1 F,CHICKEN AT 47.0 F,BEEF AT 46.6 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 35 #'S,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE AT $500.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN CLUTTERED REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH BEHIND OVEN AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FREEZER UNIT AT FRONT FOOD PREPA AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE TORN DOOR GASKET .

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT/STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH SAID TEST KIT/STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVES,GRILL,STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR,STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREAS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A LARGE BOAT WITH HEAVILIY CLUTTERED ITEMS UNUSED EQUIPMENTS BICYCLE,CONTAINERS,BUCKETS DEBRIS ETC STORED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE FACILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS,REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT OFFICE SPACE,INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA,FRONT OFFICE SPACE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE/GAP ON NORTH/EAST WALL AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INGERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2268669 DATED:02/27/2019 10 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage INSTRUCTED TO POST A HAND WASHING SIGN ON THE TWO HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH (SUGAR,FLOUR,SALT)MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. May 27, 2019 41 3-304.14: **C** Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. May 27, 2019 44 4-903.11 (A;B;D): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles- Storing MUST REPLACE SCOOP FOR SAUCE WITH REGULAR SCOOP WITH HANDLE( NOT PLASTIC CONTAINER)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. May 27, 2019 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. May 27, 2019 55 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments CEILING VENT COVER IN BOT WASHROOM WITH HEAVYDUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/5/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268669

Location recorded for this inspection · Backyard Grill · 6355 N PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO POST A HAND WASHING SIGN ON THE TWO HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH (SUGAR,FLOUR,SALT)MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST REPLACE SCOOP FOR SAUCE WITH REGULAR SCOOP WITH HANDLE( NOT PLASTIC CONTAINER)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL TOILET RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOOM MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOT WASHROOM WITH EAVYDUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD BY THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SOME LIGHT BULBS HAS NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED LAST MONTH. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200290

Location recorded for this inspection · Backyard Grill · 6355 N PULASKI RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVES), STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE SODA ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE SODA STORAGE ROOM, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES/COVING IN REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 58 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60646

82 of 103 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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