MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DEAD ROACHES IN FACILITY: 1 DEAD ROACH FOUND IN DINING ROOM NEXT TO WAITSTATION AREA COOLER, 1 DEAD ROACH FOUND IN WAREHOUSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND SANITIZE AREAS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED PIPES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH GREASE AND SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS. INCLUDING EQUIPMENT CASTERS, UNDERSIDES, ETC. REMOVE ALL GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, LITTER.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3)OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2644049 DATED OCTOBER 9 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #38 ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: 1 IN PREP AREA, 8 IN DINING ROOM/WAIT STATION AREA, AND 1 IN WAREHOUSE AREA (SODA STORAGE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PIPES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH GREASE AND SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS. INCLUDING EQUIPMENT CASTERS, UNDERSIDES, ETC. REMOVE ALL GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, LITTER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SEVERAL COOLERS WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP PARTICULARLY INSIDE MOTOR HOUSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED CAULK IN THE AREA ABOVE DISH MACHINE AROUND VENT HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE. BROKEN COVING AT CORNER BEHIND PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA ICE BIN. MUST REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROGHOUT FACILITY WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP PARTICULARLY IN DISH, PREP, AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3)OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2644049 DATED OCTOBER 9 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #38 ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM, BAR AREA, DISH AREA, AND PREP AREA. OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DISH AREA UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN PREP AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND PREPPING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY ENCRUSTED BLACKENED POTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR DISCARD.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PIPES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH GREASE AND SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS. INCLUDING EQUIPMENT CASTERS, UNDERSIDES, ETC. REMOVE ALL GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, LITTER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SEVERAL COOLERS WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROGHOUT FACILITY WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP PARTICULARLY IN DISH, PREP, AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GROUT IN THE AREA ABOVE DISH MACHINE AROUND VENT HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE. BROKEN COVING AT CORNER BEHIND PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA ICE BIN. MUST REPAIR.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2644049 DATED OCTOBER 9 2026 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #38 ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM, BAR AREA, DISH AREA, AND PREP AREA. OBSERVED 10 ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DISH AREA, IN DINING ROOM ON STORAGE SHELVING, AND IN PREP AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND PREPPING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER DISH MACHINE PROVIDING A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 155 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A FINAL UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F. ECOLAB DISH MACHINE STATED THAT RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS TOO LOW. DISHES OBSERVED IN DISH MACHINE UPON ARRIVAL. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM, BAR AREA, DISH AREA, PREP AREA, AND EMPLOYEE SITTING AREA. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROGHOUT FACILITY WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP PARTICULARLY IN DISH, PREP, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPERS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. 3 COMPARTMENT NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION STATING THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, TO PERSON IN CHARGE, INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MANAGER PRINTED OUT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM ONLINE AND BEGAN TO HAVE EMPLOYEES REVIEW AND SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SALMON HELD AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 45 AND CALAMARI HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS OF SALMON AND 10 POUNDS CALAMARI ($300) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPERS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. PLASTIC GLOVES HAVE TO BE INSERTED INTO DRAIN TO STOP WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL WRAPPED AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO ESURE ALL SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE UP TO DATE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2619353 DATED JUNE 18 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #55 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISH PIT AND PREP AREAS. OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISH PIT AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE IN INTERIOR OF ROLL TOP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSTIE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN COOLER IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF DISH PIT AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2609954 DATED 1/3/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES TO CLEAN DIRTY DISHES TO LOAD THEM INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DID NOT CHANGE THE GLOVES BEFORE REMOVING THE CLEAN DSHES FROM THE DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES PRIOR TO REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHER AFTER WASH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-RICE 45.5F, SAUSAGE 44.2F, GARLIC 54.7F, MARINARA 56F, ARTICHOKES 47.2F, CHICKEN 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $45.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OF THE BAR AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS, DIRT, COUNTER OF THE TOASTERS, ALL COOKING PREP AREA FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELF IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELF IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.