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JEREZ SPORT BAR AND GRILL

5726 W GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for JEREZ SPORT BAR AND GRILL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2567550

Location recorded for this inspection · JEREZ SPORT BAR AND GRILL · 5726 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR COOKED, AND THAT FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR AND WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE BASEMENT AND BAR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR, AND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STREET EXIT DOOR (WEST SIDE OF BUILDING). MUST RODENT PROOF/SEAL SAID DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A BUILD UP OF LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE CHEST FREEZERS. FOUND HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE CABINET UNDERNEATH THE WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS 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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2088470

Location recorded for this inspection · JEREZ SPORT BAR AND GRILL · 5726 W GRAND AVE

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

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: IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING A CHEESE AND HAM CHEESE QUESADILLA BEHIND BAR, AT KITCHEN PREP AREA, WITH BARE HANDS, WHILE SERVING BEVERAGES TO CUSTOMERS. AT NO TIME DURING THE INSPECTION DID THE FOOD HANDLER WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE HANDS PROPER. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER THAT WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREP OR SERVED, PROPER HAND-WASHING IS REQUIRED. THE VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED AFTER INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHEESE BURGERS, CHICKEN WINGS AND CHICKEN SALADS, WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING ABOVE MICROWAVE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPING ABOVE GRILL/COOK LINE. ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH VENTILATION COVERS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN SIDE 3 DOOR COOLER, LOCATED IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1734834

Location recorded for this inspection · JEREZ SPORT BAR AND GRILL · 5726 W GRAND AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1465323 DATED 12/17/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. 45-FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GAP AROUND PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1734432

Location recorded for this inspection · JEREZ SPORT BAR AND GRILL · 5726 W GRAND AVE

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: FOUND NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND WASH BOWLS STOCKED WITH THOSE ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1465323 DATED 12/17/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SWEEP. 42-FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT. 45-FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GAP AROUND PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1465323

Location recorded for this inspection · JEREZ SPORT BAR AND GRILL · 5726 W GRAND 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: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SWEEP.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1465306

Location recorded for this inspection · JEREZ SPORT BAR AND GRILL · 5726 W GRAND 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES PIZZA, CHICKEN, PORK,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TOP OF FREEZERS AT BASEMENT AND SHELVING UNITS AT LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SWEEP.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1496407

Location recorded for this inspection · JEREZ SPORT BAR AND GRILL · 5726 W GRAND 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 AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
634701

Location recorded for this inspection · JEREZ SPORT BAR AND GRILL · 5726 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE BOX CONNECTED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE).

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
634563

Location recorded for this inspection · JEREZ SPORT BAR AND GRILL · 5726 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISHWASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED VERY SLOW DRAINING AND WATER BACKING UP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PREMISES HAS (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AROUND URINAL PIPES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE) AND MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME SINK (LEFT SIDE).---------MUST FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL FLUSH HANDLE IN MEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PAPERS, OLD CLOTHES ETC.) UNDER BASEMENT STAIRCASE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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