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SLUGGERS GRILL

3540 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SLUGGERS 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
2159505

Location recorded for this inspection · SLUGGERS GRILL · 3540 N CLARK ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634381

Location recorded for this inspection · SLUGGERS GRILL · 3540 N CLARK ST

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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO DOZEN COOKED POTATO SKINS INSIDE HOLDING CONTAINER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 79.1F. ALL DISCARDED.POUNDS 5,VALUE 5.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074093-16

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION: INTERIOR BOTH ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND LOWER ICE HOLDING BIN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE. OBSERVED AT MAIN BAR ICE BIN WITH 5 BOTTLES OF SODA WATER AND OTHER CANNED DRINK STORED INSIDE ICE BEING USED FOR CONSUMPTION. ON SECOND FLOOR BAR ICE BIN ALSO WITH ASSORTED CANNED BEVERAGES STORED IN ICE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN COMSUMPION.UNITS TURNED OFF.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNITS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074093-16

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASTE WATER BACKING-UPIN ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES).ALSO WATER UNABLE TO DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074094-17

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. ALL BARS EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN ALL AREAS FOUND WITH OUT SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. MAIN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK BEING USED TO STORE PLASTIC SHOT GLASSES AND NOT ACCESSIBLE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074094-17

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED SMALL FLY INFESTATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES. HUNDREDS OF FRUIT FLIES,ALSO HOUSE FLIES. FOUND THROUGHOUT ALL BAR AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, IN KITCHEN PREP,ON WALLS,CLEAN DISHES, ON SCREEN TV WALLS,ON ICE BEHIND THE BAR AND INSIDE THE DIRTY GARBAGE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ON WALLS AND FLOORS.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR HAS A GAP ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR(GAP 1/2" TO 1").CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074095-18

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOOR,ALSO RAW AND COOKED FOOD NOT COVERED IN IT UNKNOWN PARTICLES.ALSO FOOD NOT COVERED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,OBSERVED GLASSES FILLED WITH JELLO SHOTS STACK ON TOP EACHOTHER WITH DIRTY GLASSES.FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MUST BE STORED 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.SERIOS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074093-16

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 9,2010,REPORT #1770777 #33- DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 9,2010 #38-THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS DO NOT PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER WITHOUT HAVING TO BE REACTIVATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE WATER MUST FLOW CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION :7-42090 H000074096-10

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. MISSING FILTER IN KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST. MUST PROVIDE. SHELVING DIRTY THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST CLEAN. SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. REAR STORAGE BOX FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN LIDS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN POP GUN HOLDER AND POP GUN, ENCRUSTED FOOD(ENCRUSTED FOOD IS PEELING OFF DUE TO TOO MUCH ACCUMULATION).DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.HOOD AND FILTERS.

  • 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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, WASTE. IN KITCHEN, UNDER ALL BARS, THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS, IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN ALL

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. CLEAN ALL CEILING FAN AND CHAINS THAT HOLDS THE FANS,DUST BUILD-UP.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND LIGHT IN HOOD EXHAUST CLEANED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. KITCHEN GREASE TRAP WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. DIRTY APRONS HANGING ON HOOKS INSIDE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY LINEN AND NOT RE-USE ANY DIRTY APRONS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

  • 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.ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SAINTING SOLUTION.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES,SEVEN CIGARETTE BUTTS WERE OBSERVED(MYSELF AND THE COOK)IN REAR HALLWAY /REAR STORAGE AREA,WHICH IS USED BY EMPLOYEES.NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT THROUGHOUT.1ST OFFENSE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-32-015 H000074096-10

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
177077

Location recorded for this inspection · SLUGGERS GRILL · 3540 N CLARK 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR COVER WITH STAINLESS STEEL. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE SHELVES BELOW THE GRILL WINDOW AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS DO NOT PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER WITHOUT HAVING TO BE REACTIVATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE WATER MUST FLOW CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
177038

Location recorded for this inspection · SLUGGERS GRILL · 3540 N CLARK ST

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: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. OBSERVED OPEN CONTAINER OF EXPIRED BLUE CHEESE (EXPIRED 3/24/10) DRESSING INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED MOLDY GREEN PEPPERS STORED IN A BOX INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 47.4F. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: RAW HAMBURGERS AT 45.6F, REFRIED BEANS AT 47.8F, CHILI AT 47F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 46-49.6F, RAW BACON AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 35# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #150308 ON 9/5/08 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN DUE TO THE LOCATION IS VERY CLOSE TO THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE A PROPERLY FITTED LID FOR ALL ICE BINS WITH CONSUMABLE ICE TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN IN CONTACT WITH SODA TUBING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEPARATE THE ICE FROM THE TUBING. 33/01- NEED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT BULB WITH GREASE BUILDUP BY THE HOOD. 34/01- FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MEN'S WASHROOM, IN THE STORAGE ROOM, BEER STORAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. ALSO THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE BINS IN ALL BARS AREAS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. 35/01- VENTILATION COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 36/01- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN ONE OF THE LIGHT BULBS BY THE HOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AREA BELOW THE GRILL, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA, EXPOSED HANDSINK AT MAIN BAR AREA, TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER, INTERIOR OF JELLO SHOT COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

  • 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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE STANDING WATER. OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR SURFACES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FLOOR BEHIND THE MAIN BAR AREA. MUST FILL IN ALL UNEVEN SURFACES AND LEVEL WITH CEMENT SO THAT THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH BARS AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR COVER WITH STAINLESS STEEL. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE SHELVES BELOW THE GRILL WINDOW AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN PAN AT THE FAN UNIT FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS DO NOT PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF WATER WITHOUT HAVING TO BE REACTIVATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE WATER MUST FLOW CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. NO DRAIN STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS.

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