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DINER GRILL

1635 W IRVING PARK RD · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for DINER 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
2386541

Location recorded for this inspection · DINER GRILL · 1635 W IRVING PARK RD

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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497907

Location recorded for this inspection · DINER GRILL · 1635 W IRVING PARK RD

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: THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN, IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP SOILED WITH SPLASH/FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A CIRCULAR CUTOUT ON THE WEST WALL OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN FAUCET COMPONENTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401672

Location recorded for this inspection · DINER GRILL · 1635 W IRVING PARK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PER PREVIOUS REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2014 THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER STILL HAS NO DOORS, REPLACE THE DUMPSTER DOORS WITH TIGHT FITTING DOORS. A REPRESENTITIVE OF REPUBLIC WASTE CO. HAS EMAILED A LETER STATING THAT THE DOOR REPLACMENT WAS REQUESTED AND A TECHNICIAN HAS BEEN DISPATCHED A WILL HAVE THE DOORS REPLACE WITHIN THE HOUR. SUPRERVISOR NOTIFIED AND CONSULTED.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION # 14.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE HAS A OPEN GAP AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE METAL FLASHING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR PREP TABLE IS DIRTY AND HAS GAPS AT THE BOTTOM THAT CAN HARBOR PESTS, CLEAN AND SEAL THE EDGES OF THIS AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401394

Location recorded for this inspection · DINER GRILL · 1635 W IRVING PARK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS NO DOORS, REPLACE THE DUMPSTER DOORS WITH TIGHT FITTING DOORS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE REAR WOOD CUTTING TABLE AREA IS STAINED, THE STEAM TABLE LIDS HAVE YELLOW DEPOSITS ON TOP AND THE MILK SHAKE MACHINE AREA IS DIRTY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE HAS A OPEN GAP AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE METAL FLASHING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR PREP TABLE IS DIRTY AND HAS GAPS AT THE BOTTOM THAT CAN HARBOR PESTS, CLEAN AND SEAL THE EDGES OF THIS AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE BATHROOM SINK HAS SLOW RUNNING WATER FLOW, REPAIR THE SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092371

Location recorded for this inspection · DINER GRILL · 1635 W IRVING PARK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198588

Location recorded for this inspection · DINER GRILL · 1635 W IRVING PARK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITHOUT SANITIZER IN FINAL RINSE WATER. DIRTY DISHES BEING WASHED IN WASH SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-3-10 NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED AT THIS TIME.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, UNDER BOTH THREE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS, UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN WITH OPEN CREVICES. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAP IN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR HALLWAY TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

ConsultationPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176547

Location recorded for this inspection · DINER GRILL · 1635 W IRVING PARK RD

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
68128

Location recorded for this inspection · DINER GRILL · 1635 W IRVING PARK RD

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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND FRESH EGGS STORED UNDER FRONT COUNTER,AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 58.6F, AND 60F.FRESH EGGS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.(90 EACH EGGS), VALUE $5. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60443-10

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, IN REAR PREP AREA(SINK WAS FULL OF CLEANING MATERIALS AND POT);FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS, ALSO HOT AND COLD WATER DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH WATER FLOW.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HAND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TAGGED"HELD FOR INSPECTION" FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK , INSTRUCTED TO USE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK ,WHICH ITEMS WAS REMOVED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60443-10. FAX A LETTER WHEN SINK IS FIXED.(FAX #312-746-4240)

  • 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.REPLACE BROKEN RUSTY RUBBER GASKET IN ICE CREAM CHEST FREZEER.REPLACE RUSTY BLADE FROM CAN OPENER.

  • 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.REMOVE BUILD UP ICE INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.

  • 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 SHIELD IS NEEDED AT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, ALSO PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ON CEILING IN REAR PREP ARE AND FRONT STORAGE AREA.

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