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MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2)

11601 W TOUHY AVE · Chicago, IL 60666

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645820

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424413

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CALCIUM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424224

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY 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 FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES GROUT IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHMACHINE ROOM, LOW GROUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375512

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING/HOLE ON WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER (COOKING LINE) AND 2 HOLES ON WALL BY MOP SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED UNDER BAR COUNTER (ABOVE PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK) AT FRONT BAR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335846

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY 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: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP BETWEEN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHWASH DRAINBOARDS, FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, STANDING LIQUID UNDER AT COFFEE STATION IN CABINET AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP/UNCLEAN TUBES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/CORNERS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISHWASH ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN LIGHT COVER.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235538

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CARTS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF BREAD WARMER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP SHELVES

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285585

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CARTS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF BREAD WARMER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP SHELVES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285376

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CARTS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF BREAD WARMER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP SHELVES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214894

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY 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: SHELVES ABOVE PIZZA AREA UNCLEAN ,SHELVES FOR DRY INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN,TRANSPORT SHELF CART UNCLEAN ,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER AND EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 DOOR SMALL COOLER MUST BE REPLACED;CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539567

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR; SLOW DRAINING OF 1 EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA MUST BE FIXED;

  • 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. 2 CHOPPING BOARDS NOT CLEAN WITH DEEP CUTS,BLACK IN COLOR MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR OF BIG COOLER AT THE REAR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN FRONT PREP UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; GREEN COLOR SHELVES ATTACHED TO WALLS OF THE DISH AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 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. FLOOR UNDER SINK AND ON CORNERS OF THE BAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 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. CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR 1ST PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED

  • 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. LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585906

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539354

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES CLINGING TO STONE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR BAR AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE ,CLEAN REAR AREA AND REMOVED BOXES AND BASKET OF TABLE NAPKINS;GIVEN 5 DAYS 07-20-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION

  • 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. DISHMACHINE HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE HOT HOLDING OVEN MUST BE REPLACED

  • 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 THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR COOLER -REAR PREP AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MOPSINK AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,MUST ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND KEEP CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT FLY ACTIVITY

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
470958

Location recorded for this inspection · MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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How results compare in ZIP 60666

172 of 224 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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