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2624149
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN AVE
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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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Fail
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Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522290
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 46.7F, BEEF AT 44.6F, TARTAR SAUCE AT 44.6F, GYRO MEAT AT 51.8F, STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES AT 68F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (LASAGNA) HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF INSECTS AND RODENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OF THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, BAR, AND BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE STORAGE CABINETS OF THE BREAD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM ALL THE GLUEBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR, ON EQUIPMENT AND ON DISHWASHING CHEMICAL BUCKETS.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE USE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSIDE OF ALL OF THE CONVECTION OVENS AND ON THE STOVES, STEAM TABLE, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE COOLERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES ON THE ICE MACHINE AND BAR EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE SODA GUN NOZZLES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE BAR AND BREAD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATION, DRY STORAGE ROOMS, BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL THE BASEBOARDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPAIR THE BOWED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE GYRO MACHINE. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND THE BROKEN WALL TILE AROUND THE URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2352771 ON 12/4/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUT AND WITH DARK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE SURFACES OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONE. 57 - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. 58 - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RE NEW EVERY 3 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352771
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11-NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11- MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND ASTERICK ALL THE FOODS ON THE MENU THAT IS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11- MUST ELEVATE ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD AND BOXES OF FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND BOXES OF COOKING OIL IN DRY STORAGE AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.1- MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12- CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUT AND WITH DARK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE SURFACES OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BIG MIXER FOR POTATO, WITH DRIED FOOD CRUMBS AND A LIITLE RUSTY AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11- DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE THE ICE MAKER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS TILES BEHIND THE BIG MIXER FOR POTATO. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11- LIGHT BULB OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR HAS NO PROTECTIVE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13- ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RE NEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2346208
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND ASTERICK ALL THE FOODS ON THE MENU THAT IS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO VISIBLE THEMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD AND BOXES OF FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND BOXES OF COOKING OIL IN DRY STORAGE AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS ,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUT AND WITH DARK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE SURFACES OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING AND WATER IS SEAPING UNDER THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE 2ND AND THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DIVIDER OF THE SINK AND TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025- CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BIG MIXER FOR POTATO, WITH DRIED FOOD CRUMBS AND A LIITLE RUSTY AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR SIDES SURFACES OF THE OVEN AND STOVE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE THE ICE MAKER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED WALLS TILES BEHIND THE BIG MIXER FOR POTATO. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT BULB OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BESIDE THE BAR HAS NO PROTECTIVE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND RE NEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2130035
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROVIDE LABEL, NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE ON ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN /INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE EAST SIDE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT CLOSE TO THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT BY THE ICE MACHINE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT BASEMENT WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD BY THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BY THE BAR AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER BY THE BAR AREA.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088715
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088255
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN 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 2 LIVE ROACHES IN WALL IN DISHWASH AREA UNDER WOODEN SHELF ALSO OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BAR, 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (ALONG COOKLINE) ALSO OBSERVED PITTED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA BY STEAMTABLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS BY DISHMACHINE AROUND SHELVES. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) BURNED OUT BY WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982579
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED/DATED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER WORNED-OUT DEEP CUTS/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF BAR DISHMACHINE,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON KITCHEN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ALSO,ON KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REAPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NEAR AT COOKLINE AREA AND INSIDE THE MILK REFRIGERATOR AT WAIT STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981720
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF RAW FOODS (BEEFS,CHICKEN ETC.) STORED ABOVE AND NEXT TO UNLABELED READY-TO-EAT COOKED FOODS (RICE) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.ALSO,OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SOUP,PASTAS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE,DISPLAY,SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED/DATED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER WORNED-OUT DEEP CUTS/STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF BAR DISHMACHINE,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON KITCHEN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ALSO,ON KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REAPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NEAR AT COOKLINE AREA AND INSIDE THE MILK REFRIGERATOR AT WAIT STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960557
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1954028
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed the ice not protected: observed a bottle stored in the beverage ice bin at the bar and observed a black, mold-like substance on the upper interior of the basement ice machine. Facility removed bottle and all ice. Instructed facility to remove remaining ice from ice machine, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site at time of inspection while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, gyros, potatoes, etc) are being prepared and or served. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Observed the low temp dish machine at the bar to have multiple spots of a black, mold-like substance on the interior. Instructed facility to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1527338, dated 2-26-15: Violation 45- "NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE." Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no lids for the ice bins at the bar or for the water pitchers stored in the dining room. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain lids for both. Observed the side bar station ice bin to have the soda gun drain line run through the ice bin to the ice bin's drain line. Instructed facility to hook directly to a drain/drain pipe and remove from ice. Observed the soda gun holster at the bar to have no drain line and to be draining into a trash can. Instructed facility to connect a drain line to a drain/drain pipe and to maintain.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the soda gun holsters and dispensers to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor under the soda boxes in the basement to have pop accumulated on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the kitchen floor under and around equipment and in the rear of the facility. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor of the dining room stage area to have dirt and debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the meat walk in cooler fanguard to have dust and dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the exposed handsink at the bar to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527338
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN 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: MULTI USE AND SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME AREAS OF WALL/CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN AND BROKEN PLASTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS,
44
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: UNAUTHORIZED CUSTOMERS ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA, MUST RESTRICT, ONLY AUTHORIZE PERSONNEL ALLOW TO ENTER,
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473970
Location recorded for this inspection · GRECIAN TAVERN · 4761 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN NOT AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS NOT PROEPRLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER AND STORAGE BAGS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BAORDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OVEN, EXHAUST HOOD AND ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL RUSTED FLOOR.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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