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DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL

39 E CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386510

Location recorded for this inspection · DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL · 39 E CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300788

Location recorded for this inspection · DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL · 39 E CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE. FACILITY HAS THE ICE MACHINES PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED AND CLEANED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: - OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN THE CREVICE BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE IN A CLEAN DRY LOCATION THAT IS LOCATED AWAY FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND CALCIUM BUILDUP ON/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184813

Location recorded for this inspection · DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL · 39 E CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO DISCLOSURE IN CONSUMER ADVISOR ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE WITH REMINDER ON ALL NEED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 1ST FLOOR ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR ON WABASH SIDE DOOR SWEEP DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP/DOOR SWEEP MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, LITTER ON FLOOR AT BAR AREAS ALSO DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081965

Location recorded for this inspection · DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL · 39 E CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING A LID, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1954055

Location recorded for this inspection · DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL · 39 E CHICAGO AVE

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: INSTALL DOOR SWEEP FOR THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM DOOR ATTACHED TO THE SHARED BASEMENT TO AVOID ISSUES WITH PESTS THAT MAY ENTER THE BASEMENT TO THE BUILDING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RE-ATTACH TRIM AND BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT PREP, LINE, STORAGE AREA AND DISHROOM TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE CLOSER TO THE DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER FROM POOLING UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953383

Location recorded for this inspection · DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL · 39 E CHICAGO AVE

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 PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 ACTIVE GERMAN ROACHES UNDER THE ELEVATOR SHAFT, APPROXIMATELY 10 ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND 5 ACTIVE ROACHES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL DOOR SWEEP FOR THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM DOOR ATTACHED TO THE SHARED BASEMENT TO AVOID ISSUES WITH PESTS THAT MAY ENTER THE BASEMENT TO THE BUILDING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RE-ATTACH TRIM AND BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT PREP, LINE, STORAGE AREA AND DISHROOM TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE CLOSER TO THE DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER FROM POOLING UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE DUMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTIAN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946316

Location recorded for this inspection · DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL · 39 E CHICAGO AVE

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED BROWN AND PINK BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: RE-ATTACH LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD LINE IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DISCHARGE LINE CLOSER TO THE DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER FROM POOLING UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447822

Location recorded for this inspection · DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL · 39 E CHICAGO AVE

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NOTED CONTAINERS OF SHELL FISH (OYSTERS)INSIDE SEAFOOD COOLER WITH NO TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $63.00, THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE SHELL FISH UNTIL THE LAST BATCH IS CONSUMED AND THEN THE TAGS SHOULD BE STORED IN A FILE FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND AT REAR. REMOVE WATER UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING AT REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER OF DEBRIS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447694

Location recorded for this inspection · DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL · 39 E CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447670

Location recorded for this inspection · DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL · 39 E CHICAGO AVE

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 CRAWLING INSECTS (ROACHES) ON CEILING AND WALL IN DISHROOM AND ON VENT COVER IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON FIRST FLOOR BAR SURFACE, UNDER BAR BY BEVERAGE DISPENCER AND ON GLASS WALL LEADING TO LOWER LEVEL CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO NOTED AT LOWER LEVEL BAR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT TOP SHELF IN DISH ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447658

Location recorded for this inspection · DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL · 39 E CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447642

Location recorded for this inspection · DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL · 39 E CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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