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GRK GREEK KITCHEN

251 E HURON ST · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for GRK GREEK KITCHEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627327

Location recorded for this inspection · GRK GREEK KITCHEN · 251 E HURON ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627023

Location recorded for this inspection · GRK GREEK KITCHEN · 251 E HURON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 6 POUNDS OF STEAK ($35) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608917

Location recorded for this inspection · GRK GREEK KITCHEN · 251 E HURON ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 3COMPARMENT SINK LEAKING FROM 3RD BASIN DRAIN, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591212

Location recorded for this inspection · GRK GREEK KITCHEN · 251 E HURON ST

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: Observed employee's open cup on preparation table. Instructed to keep away from food preparation area.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container without label. Instructed to label and maintain.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed disposable cups used as a scoop inside bulk food containers. Instructed to use proper scoops.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Missing and cracked light shield on ceiling light fixture. Instructed to replace.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574550

Location recorded for this inspection · GRK GREEK KITCHEN · 251 E HURON ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Shelves in walk-in cooler not clean, food debris and dirt noted stuck on surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552843

Location recorded for this inspection · GRK GREEK KITCHEN · 251 E HURON ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Packaged food containers for grab and go cooler not labeled with weight, instructed to add to food label.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Boxes of bagged bread stored on floor under cookline, instructed to keep off floor.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Soda fountain dispenser nozzle not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: floor not clean under grill, food debris noted and grease build-up, instructed to clean and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472567

Location recorded for this inspection · GRK GREEK KITCHEN · 251 E HURON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENT ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320715

Location recorded for this inspection · GRK GREEK KITCHEN · 251 E HURON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TUBING INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS TO BE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-602.11(B:5). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. FACILITY HAS BEEN PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT LABEL REQUIREMENTS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320473

Location recorded for this inspection · GRK GREEK KITCHEN · 251 E HURON ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - OBSERVED BOTH THE HANDWASH SINK'S PROVIDING A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 79.8F-81.3F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL HANDWASH SINKS MUST MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND ABOVE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TUBING INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: - OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS TO BE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: - OBSERVED THE "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. FACILITY HAS BEEN PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT LABEL REQUIREMENTS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: - OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE, AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ARTICLES STORED BETWEEN FOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ARTICLES AWAY FROM FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT. -

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222631

Location recorded for this inspection · GRK GREEK KITCHEN · 251 E HURON ST

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(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANINT PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.11(A) METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(C) FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (PLASTIC SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES) IMPROPERLY HELD WITH MOUTH PIECES POINTED UPWARD AT SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MOUTH PIECES OF SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED WHEN HELD AT SELF SERVICE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS, DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-SINK, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR, INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN CEILING TILES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098615

Location recorded for this inspection · GRK GREEK KITCHEN · 251 E HURON 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: CONDENSATION DRIPPING IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INACCURATE THERMOMETER AT FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCURATE ONES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981870

Location recorded for this inspection · GRK GREEK KITCHEN · 251 E HURON ST

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 FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 2 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 52.3F STORED IN A CONTAINER AT ICE BIN WHERE THE ICE NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONTAINER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $5.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: DISPOSABLE SPOONS AND FORKS STORED IMPROEPRLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH MOUT PIECE DOWN. ALSO CATERING TRAYS MUST BE SORED INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT FRONT SERVICE LINE CUSTOMERS BREATHING OVER OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS WHILE MAKING AN ORDER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD. GAVE MGR SPECS FOR NSF SNEEZE GUARD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRIP PAN OVER FLOWING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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.

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