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THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY

3149 W DEVON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639372

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY · 3149 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:DEEP FRYER AREAS, EXTERIOR OF OVENS,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(SMALL HOLES).MUST REPAIR WALLS.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610863

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY · 3149 W DEVON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610388

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY · 3149 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2582913 DATED ON 10/05/23 NOT CORRECTED-#55 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582913

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY · 3149 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, REPAINT, OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546533

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY · 3149 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST, GREASE AND MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE BOX WITH GREASE AND RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AROUND/INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED 4 FOOD EMPLOYEES INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT ARE NOT WEARING ANY MASKS. INSTRUCTED THAT MASKS MUST BE WORN REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS, COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH. CITATION ISSUED 2-112-340.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING MASKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE REQUIRED SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500440

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY · 3149 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS IN ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 DEAD COCKROACHES NEAR WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TO GO BOXES, CUPS AND FORKS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST MOVE AWAY FROM WASTE WATER PIPES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE OVER HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROTECT/COVER WASTE WATER PIPE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED RAW WOOD COVERING WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PAINT OR SEAL FOR WOOD TO BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STORED BY REAR DOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 5/7/2020, REPORT #2370247. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370247

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY · 3149 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD PREP KITCHEN. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER IN OPEN CONTAINERS WITH OUT PROTECTION. MUST KEEP PROTECTED FOOD AT ALL TIME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST INCREASE INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREA 20-50 CNDL/FT2 AND OTHER AREAS 20 CNDL/FT2 AND INSIDE COOLING UNITS TO 10 CNDL/FT2

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2369939

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY · 3149 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD PREP KITCHEN. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER IN OPEN CONTAINERS WITH OUT PROTECTION. MUST KEEP PROTECTED FOOD AT ALL TIME.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES WITH SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS TO BE STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST INCREASE INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREA 20-50 CNDL/FT2 AND OTHER AREAS 20 CNDL/FT2 AND INSIDE COOLING UNITS TO 10 CNDL/FT2

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 7/23/2019 REPORT #2303588 LISTED UNDER VIOLATION 47 -FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION 47 -RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #51 BLACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.NOT CORRECTED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303588

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY · 3149 W DEVON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORED SUCH ITEMS.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BLACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ONE OF THE MALE/FEMALE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUIT IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNDERNEATH THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ALSO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON TOP OF THE TWO REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200953

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY · 3149 W DEVON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11(A) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR THE FRONT HOT HOLDING/SERVING AND COOKS GRILL LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: 3-302.11(A) OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE SAUCES. RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH PRODUCE. OBSERVED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, LIQUID CONDENSATION FROM CEILING PIPING DRIPPING DOWN ONTO AND INTO UNCOVERED PREPARED FROZEN FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A(1)(A)OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TSC FOODS HELD IN A HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 124.9, CHICKEN AT 109.2F, CHICKEN AT 119.1F, CHICKEN AT 117.9F. ALL FOODS, 5 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(A-B)(E-G)(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11(A)A CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE DISCLOSED TO CUSTOMERS WITH A REMINDER ON MENU OF ALL ITEMS THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11(A)(B)(A) FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT, HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11(B) TO-GO TIN PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(A) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)(C) MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, INSIDE BOX FREEZERS.---PLASTIC PROTECTING ON METAL PREP TABLE AND ICE MACHINE FOUND PEELING. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC.---DIRTY 1ST FLR. HAND SINK, DIRTY BASEMENT SOAP AND TOWEL DISPENSER AT HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)(B) TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND OPENER MOUNTING ON PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE ST FLOOR BOX FREEZER AND FILLED WITH A TOWEL. MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLE.--- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON THE COOKS LINE AND IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.---EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER THE 1ST FLR. KITCHEN HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995221

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY · 3149 W DEVON AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989573

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY · 3149 W DEVON AVE

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: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1632876 DATED 3/9/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER.REMOVE ALL FROZEN CONDENSATE.#33) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN:INTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS BASEMENT.#41) OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER. REMOVE CLUTTER IN ORDER TO HAVE PEST CONTROL EFFECTIVELY TREAT ALL AREAS OF 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT. EXAMPLES: CAR SEATS, BICYCLES, PERSONAL ITEMS. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT.#43) OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT; ALSO INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60659

206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

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