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FLAT TOP GRILL

30 S WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FLAT TOP GRILL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642919

Location recorded for this inspection · FLAT TOP GRILL · 30 S WABASH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,ETC)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT OUTTER DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT DUMPSINK IN BAR AREA NEXT TO ICE BIN TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION .

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT COUNTER FOR SELF SERVICE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALL PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS,UNDERSIDE OF UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST SMALL GLASS CHEST FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE COLD HOLDING SELF SERVICE UNIT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP/ SPLATTER AND DUST FROM UPPER AND LOWER WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST REMOVE BOXES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181625

Location recorded for this inspection · FLAT TOP GRILL · 30 S WABASH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2177189

Location recorded for this inspection · FLAT TOP GRILL · 30 S WABASH 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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176640

Location recorded for this inspection · FLAT TOP GRILL · 30 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER UNIT, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TOFU, EGGS) INSIDE, AT A IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58.8F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TOFU, EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE INSPECTION; 1/2 LB OF CHEESE AT 57F, 1 LB OF POTSTICKERS AT 57.4F, 1 LB OF EGGS AT 55F, 10 LBS OF TOFU AT 49.6F-51.3F AND 3 LBS OF BROTH AT 54.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 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 ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE DRINK STATION AND FLYING BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZING AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW MEAT BLOOD SPILLS LOCATED IN THE FAR LEFT CORNER OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150295

Location recorded for this inspection · FLAT TOP GRILL · 30 S WABASH 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 A MINOR PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR) AND DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BAR). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009360

Location recorded for this inspection · FLAT TOP GRILL · 30 S WABASH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

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

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960498

Location recorded for this inspection · FLAT TOP GRILL · 30 S WABASH 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: Fan cover for walk-in cooler with heavy dust build-up instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: wall in poor repair behind clean utensils shelf, instructed to repair and maintain

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932819

Location recorded for this inspection · FLAT TOP GRILL · 30 S WABASH 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: GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN OF DEBRIS AND OLD GREASE AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN IN SERVER STATION.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LIQUOR STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM CLOSETS.MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6- INCHES ON LADEQUATE SHELVING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIP WELL NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2451351.

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