Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT on .
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Inspection ID
2359988
Location recorded for this inspection · GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 4409 N BROADWAY
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Inspection ID
2352368
Location recorded for this inspection · GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 4409 N BROADWAY
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
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Pass with Conditions
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Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200284
Location recorded for this inspection · GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 4409 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY ON SITE.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. -
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA/PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND CREATE INSPECTION AISLES TO PROPERLY MONITOR PEST ACTIVITY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREA NOT MAINTAINED:- -FLOORS UNDERNEATH STOVE WITH THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION. -FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING WITH HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE CABINET FLOOR OF HAND WASH SINK. -FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT RAT DROPPING AND ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. -
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -DIRTY WALLS SPLASHED WITH FOOD AND DIRT -DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING FANS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA -BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. -HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. -
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW CODE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184827
Location recorded for this inspection · GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 4409 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-TURKEY TAIL 78.1F INSIDE WARMING RACK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS TO BE IMPROPER:- SPAGHETTI 75.9F, EGGS 73.4F, OKRO 45.9F, STEW SAUCE 51.3. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISPOSED OF 31 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $132.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/DRY STORAGE AND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA/PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -DIRTY WALLS SPLASHED WITH FOOD AND DIRT -DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING FANS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA -BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. -HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND CREATE INSPECTION AISLES TO PROPERLY MONITOR PEST ACTIVITY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREA NOT MAINTAINED:- -FLOORS UNDERNEATH STOVE WITH THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION. -FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING WITH HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE CABINET FLOOR OF HAND WASH SINK. -FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT RAT DROPPING AND ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW CODE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071396
Location recorded for this inspection · GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 4409 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY BROKEN CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOORS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PAPER/PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.NEED TO PROVIDE
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070168
Location recorded for this inspection · GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 4409 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-16,REPORT#1632276 #31- MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP. #32- FOUND SOME FROZEN FOODS WRAPPED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. #34-CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN #36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. #45-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. TODAY 7-18-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY BROKEN CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOORS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PAPER/PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.NEED TO PROVIDE
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070061
Location recorded for this inspection · GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 4409 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.CLOGGED.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE WASH BOWL IN STAFF WASH ROOM WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE TO KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-16,REPORT#1632276 #31- MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP. #32- FOUND SOME FROZEN FOODS WRAPPED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. #34-CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN #36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. #45-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. TODAY 7-18-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY BROKEN CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE DEAD ROACHES INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,ALSO BETWEEN THE GREEN SPONGES.GRIMES INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOORS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PAPER/PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.NEED TO PROVIDE
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632276
Location recorded for this inspection · GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 4409 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPOT#15322610 DATED 4/3/15. #40-MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER WENT OUT TO BUY THE THERMOMETERS DURING INSPECTION.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SOME FROZEN FOODS WRAPPED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED WALLS IN THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532610
Location recorded for this inspection · GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 4409 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A CONTAINER OF SHELLED EGGS AND PEELED HARDBOILED EGGS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 80.3F, ONE CONTAINER OF FISH ON THE FLOOR AT 60.4F, AND A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER OF FISH AT 61.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: F0UND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED BY POTS AND PANS ON THE FLOOR AND PANS INSIDE OF THE SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER REMOVE ITEMS BLOCKING THE SINK AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PER MY REQUEST. HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT EACH HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN PREP AREA AND THE SINK CANNOT BE OBSTRUCTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEANING OF INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AND RE-ORGANIZE TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ALLOW PROPER CLEANING AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482269
Location recorded for this inspection · GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 4409 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED VEGETABLE STORED ON TOP THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TEMP OF 89.6F; COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 105.9F; COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT ARE AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47.8F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER.POUND #13. VALUE $57. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AND BROKEN .LID LINER INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT IS LOCATED AT EAST WALL OF THE BASEMENT.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID.OBSERVED PLASTIC BAG USED HAS A LID TO REHEAT FOOD,ALSO MELTED BAG STOCK ON POT ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONLY LIDS TO REHEAT FOOD
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA.,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT PREP AREA TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235893
Location recorded for this inspection · GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 4409 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE TILE AND FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP/REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT SAID AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235882
Location recorded for this inspection · GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT · 4409 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE BASEMENT OFFICE AND OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/24/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DIRT/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHTOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE TILE AND FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN AND SEAL GAP AT WALL/FLOOR BASE.
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OFFICE AND BASEMENT CLUTTERED THORUGHOUT (BIKES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SPEAKERS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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