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TGI FRIDAY'S

153 E ERIE ST · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632441

Location recorded for this inspection · TGI FRIDAY'S · 153 E ERIE ST

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

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: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- MOZZARELLA STICKS AT 45.9 F, SPINACH DIP AT 48.7 F, MACARONI CHEESE PASTA AT 48.7 F, BLUE CHEESE AT 49.0 F. HOWEVER FOUND FOODS HELD INSIDE COOLERS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES AT 40 F OR LESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632493

Location recorded for this inspection · TGI FRIDAY'S · 153 E ERIE ST

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
1677228

Location recorded for this inspection · TGI FRIDAY'S · 153 E ERIE ST

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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1621254

Location recorded for this inspection · TGI FRIDAY'S · 153 E ERIE 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TRAY OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.1F AND A TRAY OF COOKED RICE AT 79.1F . MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 13 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $100.00. 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREAS AND SERVICE STATION DISHWASHING ROOM . APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE CLUTTER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447723

Location recorded for this inspection · TGI FRIDAY'S · 153 E ERIE ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE /PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT 2DR FREEZER AT UPSTAIRS PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND IN DISHROOM OF FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN UNDER SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN BSMT. WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING. MUST PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439497

Location recorded for this inspection · TGI FRIDAY'S · 153 E ERIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER WALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE BASEMENT AT THE THRESHOLD TO DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE AND THE MOP SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1491078

Location recorded for this inspection · TGI FRIDAY'S · 153 E ERIE 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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(PASTA AND RAW CHICKEN BREAST) IN PREP COOLERS ON THE COOK LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES( 45.7F-51.5F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 11LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $40. 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 FRUIT FLIES FLYING THROUGH THE FACILITY. 2 FLYING AROUND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 1 FLYING IN THE REAR PREP AREA, 3 FLYING IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA, 1 IN THE BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER AND 2 IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER WALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE BASEMENT AT THE THRESHOLD TO DRY STORAGE/LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE AND THE MOP SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439336

Location recorded for this inspection · TGI FRIDAY'S · 153 E ERIE 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: OBSERVED DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE DOORS OF THE FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH HOOD VENTS AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEBOARDS BROKEN AND/OR MISSING AT THE DRY STORAGE THRESHOLD NEAR THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1439322

Location recorded for this inspection · TGI FRIDAY'S · 153 E ERIE ST

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: OBSERVED FRONT EXTERIOR DOORS WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RODENT PRROFED OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DETAIL CLEANING NEEDED INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE DOORS OF THE FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH HOOD VENTS AND THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE RUNNING DOWN THE WALL BEHIND THE DOUBLE DECKER OVENS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER BOTH HOODS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1360602

Location recorded for this inspection · TGI FRIDAY'S · 153 E ERIE ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (MASHED POTATOES AT 166.4F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE ACROSS FROM THE GRILL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AND REGROUT FLOORS NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE WALL INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138325

Location recorded for this inspection · TGI FRIDAY'S · 153 E ERIE ST

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: refer to previous inspection.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: refer to previous report.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1138310

Location recorded for this inspection · TGI FRIDAY'S · 153 E ERIE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING. OBSERVED BAR TENDER HANDLING MONEY AND SQUEEZING LIME INTO DRIKS AND PICKING OTHER CONDEMENTS WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AND MINIMIZE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN DISH WASHING AREA, STAGING AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILE GROUT UNDER DISH WASHING AREA, AND SOME AREAS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO GROUT FLOOR AND MAINATIN. STANDING WATER AT KITCHEN FLOOR. MUST MINIMIZE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT INSECTS BREEDING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING OPEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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