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DOX'S GRILL

600 W PERSHING RD · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for DOX'S GRILL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227727

Location recorded for this inspection · DOX'S GRILL · 600 W PERSHING RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ORANGE JUICE/FRUIT PUNCH DISPENSOR WITH MOLD BUILD UP AT NOZZLE DISPENSOR AREA, CONTAINER AND FAN AREA. UNIT IT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL COMPLETELY CLEANED FREE FROM MOLD AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 8-10 MOUSE DROPPING AT FRONT COUNTER SEATING AREA. DROPPING NOTED ON LEDGE AND FOOT REST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AT THIS TIME. GARBAGE AREA HAS GARBAGE ON GROUND ALL AROUND CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 7-24-12 REPORT #1234279 INSP#225. #32 RUSTY SURFACES, #33 ALL FOOD AND NOT FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, #34 FLOORS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEANED, #35 STAIN CEILING TILES, #39 WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED, #42 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1227719

Location recorded for this inspection · DOX'S GRILL · 600 W PERSHING RD

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 A 5LB BOX OF RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES AND APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF CHOPPED HAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 48-49.9 DEGREES. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $15.00 7LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPEATURE.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ORANGE JUICE/FRUIT PUNCH DISPENSOR WITH MOLD BUILD UP AT NOZZLE DISPENSOR AREA, CONTAINER AND FAN AREA. UNIT IT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL COMPLETELY CLEANED FREE FROM MOLD AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 8-10 MOUSE DROPPING AT FRONT COUNTER SEATING AREA. DROPPING NOTED ON LEDGE AND FOOT REST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AT THIS TIME. GARBAGE AREA HAS GARBAGE ON GROUND ALL AROUND CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

  • 27

    TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: TOILET AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. TOILET AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER FILLED SOAP DISPENSOR AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIMES.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 7-24-12 REPORT #1234279 INSP#225. #32 RUSTY SURFACES, #33 ALL FOOD AND NOT FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, #34 FLOORS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEANED, #35 STAIN CEILING TILES, #39 WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED, #42 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234438

Location recorded for this inspection · DOX'S GRILL · 600 W PERSHING 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: RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL FOOD AND NOT FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN EXCEESIVE DEBRIS, INCLUDING: INTERIOROF ALL COOLERS AND COOLER DRAWERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, SIDES OF STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF TRASH RECEPTACLES, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET, ALL ATTACHED PIPING, LEGS, WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF MOTOR AND HARDWARE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME, FREE OF DEBRIS, DUST, ETC

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN BUCKET WITH STANDING, UNCLEAN, MOP WATER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234279

Location recorded for this inspection · DOX'S GRILL · 600 W PERSHING RD

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: EGGS (OVER 2 DOZEN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 74.6F ON COUNTERTOP NEXT TO GRILL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 5 LBS. $25 VALUE.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NUMEROUS LIVE FLIES (OVER 20) NOTED THRU-OUT PREMISES. REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, NUMEROUS HOLES IN SCREEN. ALSO NOTED FRONT DOOR OPEN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, REPLACE SCREEN WITH 1/16 MESH, AND KEEP FRONT DOOR CLOSED OR PROVIDE PROPER SCREEN FOR SUCH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL FOOD AND NOT FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN EXCEESIVE DEBRIS, INCLUDING: INTERIOROF ALL COOLERS AND COOLER DRAWERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, SIDES OF STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF TRASH RECEPTACLES, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET, ALL ATTACHED PIPING, LEGS, WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF MOTOR AND HARDWARE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME, FREE OF DEBRIS, DUST, ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT FRONT PREP/DINING AREA. REPLACE SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WORN SURFACES ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH CLOTH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN BUCKET WITH STANDING, UNCLEAN, MOP WATER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531753

Location recorded for this inspection · DOX'S GRILL · 600 W PERSHING 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: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: STOVE, SHELVING UNITS, EXTERIOR OF SINKS, AND COUNTERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Correct By: Friday, January 27, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXTERIOR DOORS AND GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS BEHIND COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Correct By: Friday, January 27, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT WALL OF MOP SINK,AND AROUND PIPES IN CEILING.MUST SEAL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. (NEEDS ORDER AND CLEANING)

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES.(TOOLS, ETC.)

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529361

Location recorded for this inspection · DOX'S GRILL · 600 W PERSHING RD

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXTERIOR DOORS AND GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS BEHIND COUNTER NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

  • 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. OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT WALL OF MOP SINK,AND AROUND PIPES IN CEILING.MUST SEAL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579355

Location recorded for this inspection · DOX'S GRILL · 600 W PERSHING RD

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE PAN FOR GREASE BEHIND COUNTER.

  • 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.CLEAN DUSTY WALLS IN REAR PREP.

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245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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