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BENNY'S GRILL CORP.

1236 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BENNY'S GRILL CORP. 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
1305575

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S GRILL CORP. · 1236 W 18TH ST

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

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1301193

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S GRILL CORP. · 1236 W 18TH ST

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: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: MEAT SLICER AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN REAR OF KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYER), CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679505

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S GRILL CORP. · 1236 W 18TH ST

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: The front display cooler is iced up, defrost the unit to remove ice buildup. The can opener is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the can opener. Repair the broken cover on the kitchen prep cooler fan shield. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The basement has a little water on the floor, clean up and repair leak.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Remove the ice scoop from the top of the machine and store it in a sanitary container.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
598230

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S GRILL CORP. · 1236 W 18TH ST

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE OVENS, GRILL, FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH,HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE.PREP TABLES,COLD HOLDING UNIT AND COOLER UNDERNEATH,CAN OPENER, REACHIN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277158

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S GRILL CORP. · 1236 W 18TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
276975

Location recorded for this inspection · BENNY'S GRILL CORP. · 1236 W 18TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REPAIR REFRIGERATION(3 COLD HOLDING UNITS) IN FOOD PREP AREAS, ALL COOLERS MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING INTERNAL TEMPS OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW /- 2 DEGREES- NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, HAVE XEROX COPY- NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN HOOD & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO SAME(ANSEL SYSTEM), INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ANY OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES. COVER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE ALL TRACES OF CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND COUNTER THROUGHOUT DINING AREA RE-PAINT SAME. PROVIDE 4 INCH WALL COVE AT WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT. SEAL OPENING AT LOWER LEFT SECTION OF ENTRY/EXIT DOOR. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT(S) IN WASHROOM(S).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2042265.

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