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VPT GRILL

5754 N WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for VPT 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
2586117

Location recorded for this inspection · VPT GRILL · 5754 N WESTERN AVE

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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564325

Location recorded for this inspection · VPT GRILL · 5754 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUPMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537709

Location recorded for this inspection · VPT GRILL · 5754 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN CHEST FREEZER LID IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537618

Location recorded for this inspection · VPT GRILL · 5754 N WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522629

Location recorded for this inspection · VPT GRILL · 5754 N WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGERS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522301

Location recorded for this inspection · VPT GRILL · 5754 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD MENU IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE ON THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER(BURGERS) AND A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING AT BOTTOM OF MENU. MUST ADD AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER (BURGERS). ALSO AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU, THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MUST BE ADDED, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521978

Location recorded for this inspection · VPT GRILL · 5754 N WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456753

Location recorded for this inspection · VPT GRILL · 5754 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY METAL RACKS IN PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAINT AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279771

Location recorded for this inspection · VPT GRILL · 5754 N WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS BEHIND THE WATER HEATER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN,AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BIG HOLE ON THE WALL BASE IN THE CORNER CLOSE TO THE ATM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2652873.

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