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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512290

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

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE UNPLUGGED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED PASTA, COOKED VEGETABLES, LOBSTER AND CHEESE) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED VEGETABLES, COOKED PASTA, LOBSTER AND CHEESE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES REANGING 47.2F-57.8F INSIDE OF A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 19LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $148. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GROUT WORN AND/OR MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439502

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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZERS AND THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439471

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 LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIITY ON THE PREMISES. 5 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL AND CEILING OF THE DISHROOM, 2 FLYING THROUGH THE FRONT PREP AREA, 2 FLYING AROUND AT THE BASEMENT BAR, 1 FLYING AROUND THE BASEMENT DINING ROOM AND 3 FLYING AROUND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZERS AND THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1365256

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: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.(MUST BE REPLACED)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1365216

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: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.(MUST BE REPLACED)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138537

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

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PRETECTION, FOUND ABOUT 20 LBS OF LOBSTER BISQUE AND GUMBO AT TEMPERATURE RANGINGE BETWEEN 45.4-48.4F, ITEMS STORED IN LARGE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 2DAYS. ALSO FOUND 1/2 LB OF CHOPPED FRESH GARLIC COVERD IN OIL AT 54.4F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER AND FOLLOW PROPER COOLING DOWN PROCEDURES. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $80.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MISSING LABELS ON SPICE AND LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSIDE OFN ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, SODA DISPENSER GUNS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CRACKED ICE BIN AT ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRACKED UTENSILS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER AND MISSING GROUT THROUGH OUT KITCHEN FLOOR AND BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ICE MAKER LOCATED UNDER LARGE SEWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PRROTECTION BARRIER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET AT 2 COMP SINK IS LOOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DRIPPING CONDENSATION PIPE IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
569757

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: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
569728

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: (7-38-020) NOTED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 5-LIVE ROACHES ON A WALL UNDERNEATH THE SOUP STATION; 18-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS & INSULATED PIPES AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, CLOSE TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE/PESTS & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: (7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. FOUND WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE DISHROOM, FROM THE SCRAPER SINK, WHERE THE WELDED SEAMS HAVE OPENED. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE, CABINETS AT WAIT STAFF STATIONS, CONDENSERS OF SMALL COOOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST, ICE BUILD-UP OR FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREMISES (BARS & KITCHEN); ALONG WALLBASES; BEHIND & UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY WALLS BY THE STAIRCASE & AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING & PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

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511 of 642 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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