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THE GRAND BALLROOM

6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · Chicago, IL 60637

BANQUET HALL

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2586704

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GRAND BALLROOM · 6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE AIR DRYED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2586175

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GRAND BALLROOM · 6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT ICE CHUTE FOUND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA WITH A BLACK SUBSTACE AT THE ICE MAKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMPLETE LOGBOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE AIR DRYED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH FOOD PREP IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2584020

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GRAND BALLROOM · 6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2356820

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GRAND BALLROOM · 6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F OR CHEMICAL PPM 100. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2356404

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GRAND BALLROOM · 6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR TO MEASURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOT OPERABLE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FINAL RINSE GAUGE. DISH MACHINES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF WATER IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK AND AS WATER ENTERS THE HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MANIFOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILUDP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS 77.2F, 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS 78.3F, AND WASHBOWLS 78.6F IN PREP, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND DISH WASHING OPERATIONS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS BEHIND CATERING EQUIPMENT, OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS BEHIND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2355809

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GRAND BALLROOM · 6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2355518

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GRAND BALLROOM · 6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2243814

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GRAND BALLROOM · 6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUEDOBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2243796

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GRAND BALLROOM · 6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: : OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND FIRE ESCAPE DOOR RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED VIOLATION #59 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT NUMBER 2243605, DATED 12/17/2018: (PREVIOUS VIOLATION STATES) #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH CART,ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEAR DISH RACK,ON LEDGE OF DISH CARTS,INSIDE BROKEN WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK,REAR HALLWAY BEHIND CLUTTER AND TABLE,SOUND ROOM,LEDGES UNDER BAR,TOOL ROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,CHAIR AND TABLE STORAGE AT STAGE AND DINING AREA.ALSO. 1- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER BEER COOLER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/17/18. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND COUCH, AND IN THE CORNER OF BRIDAL SUITE; AND IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2243605

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GRAND BALLROOM · 6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND FIRE ESCAPE DOOR RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL AREAS,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVES,FRYER CABINETS,BEER COOLERS,CARTS,USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED URINAL IN STAFF MEN'S TOILETROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND CEILING VENTILATION UNITS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND MOPSINK

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STAFF TOILETROOMS,TOOLROOM,REAR HALLWAY,CHAIR AND TABLE STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND STAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243354 12/10/2018 NOT CORRECTED #16-STILL OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN PREP AREA AND BAR.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.#38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH CART,ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEAR DISH RACK,ON LEDGE OF DISH CARTS,INSIDE BROKEN WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK,REAR HALLWAY BEHIND CLUTTER AND TABLE,SOUND ROOM,LEDGES UNDER BAR,TOOLROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,CHAIR AND TABLE STORAGE AT STAGE AND DINING AREA.ALSO. 1- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER BEER COOLER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/17/18.#48- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2243456

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GRAND BALLROOM · 6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN PREP AREA AND BAR.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH CART,ON COUNTER TOP UNDER MICROWAVE,INSIDE OF COFFEE MACHINE,ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON LEDGE OF DISH CARTS,INSIDE BROKEN WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK,REAR HALLWAY BEHIND CLUTTER AND TABLE,SOUND ROOM,LEDGES UNDER BAR,TOOLROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO. APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER BAR HAND SINK.ALSO A DEAD RODENT ON GLUE BOARD UNDER HAND SINK NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/10/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HAND SINK BASIN NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVENS,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVES,FRYER CABINETS,BEER COOLERS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND CEILING VENTILATION UNITS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND MOPSINK

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STAFF TOILETROOMS,TOOLROOM,REAR HALLWAY

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENST ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2243354

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GRAND BALLROOM · 6351-6359 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-012)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN PREP AREA AND BAR.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 58.6F.A QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUND SOLUTION SHOULD HAVE A MINIMAL WATER TEMPERATURE OF 75.0F.ALSO SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M'S READING IS 0.0F IN PART DUE TO LACK OF ADEQUATE WATER TEMPERATURE (PRIORITY 7-38-025)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CABINETS,PREP TABLES,DISH CART,ON COUNTER TOP UNDER MICROWAVE,INSIDE OF COFFEE MACHINE,ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON LEDGE OF DISH CARTS,INSIDE BROKEN WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK,REAR HALLWAY BEHIND CLUTTER AND TABLE,SOUND ROOM,LEDGES UNDER BAR,TOOLROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO. APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER BAR HAND SINK.ALSO A DEAD RODENT ON GLUE BOARD UNDER HAND SINK NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/10/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HAND SINK BASIN NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVENS,COUNTER TOPS,PREP TABLES,MICROWAVES,FRYER CABINETS,BEER COOLERS.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA(59.7F) AND BAR (60.4F) AREAS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK (58.5F).MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL FIXTURES THAT ARE REQUIRED.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND CEILING VENTILATION UNITS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND MOPSINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STAFF TOILETROOMS,TOOLROOM,REAR HALLWAY.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENST ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60637

172 of 213 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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