THE GRILLROOM

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY DISH WASHER OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACKS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN ADA MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALLS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.MUST ADJUST FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER AT FIRST SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITHOUT DATE OF LAST SOLD OR SERVED WRITTEN ON TAGS AND PLACED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. MUST PROVIDE DATES AND LOG PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT THIS TIME IN MAIN DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT MINIMUM 50 PPM'S.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON BOTH UNITS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE THEY'RE SANITIZING AT 100.0 PPM'S AT THIS TIME.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. MEAT BALLS-100.0F,5LBS. BAKED POTATOES-118.9F.IN HOT HOLDING CABINET.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.8LBS. $23.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 2LBS. COLESLAW AT 49.2F DATED 3/17/26 INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $5.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 120.8F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR CONSUMPTION .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected].(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)HOT HOLDING UNIT IS AT 155.0F AT THIS TIME.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC) WITH THE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL WALK IN COOLERS,HOT HOLDING UNIT & DOOR HANDLE,3-DOOR PREP COOLER ON LINE & MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER,CRACKED LIDS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR OIL TANKS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED & WARPED CUTTING BOARDS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,SHELVING UNITS, FRYERS, STORAGE CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS, GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE WITH TAPE WRAPPED AROUND IT LEAKING INTO A PAN UNDERNEATH COFFEE DUMPSINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL TRIM IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR DOOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING .

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DARK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DISH RACK ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACK AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SIT FOR REVIEW.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DARK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DISH RACK ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACK AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SIT FOR REVIEW.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inadequate insects control. found 5 live cockroaches under dish washing machine. instructed to eliminate insects activity. pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Missing a splash guard at Bar hand wash sink that's adjacent to ice bin. instructed to install.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: Using nylon to plug 3-comp sink at bar area. instructed to use proper sink stoppers.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Dust build-up at produce walk-in cooler fan covers, Instructed to clean and maintain.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED DIRECTLY OVER UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PIPE DRAINING INTO UTILITY SINK. A PLUMBING SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY TO SAID AREAS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 4 DEAD ROACHES UNDER EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK IN CABINET. ALSO NOTED DEAD ROCHES THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE DRESSING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES', CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH WHITE AND GREY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED DIRECTLY OVER UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PIPE DRAINING INTO UTILITY SINK. A PLUMBING SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT OF 2 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING LOCATED IN UNSISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY TO SAID AREAS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE . THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2521761 ON JUNE 21, 2021: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN EASY TO VIEW AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE 0PPM ON TEST STRIPS WHILE MACHINE BEING USED, MACHINE RUNNING ON EMPTY SANITIZER BUCKET, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. BY THE END OF INSPECTION A NEW SANITIZER TUB WAS PROVIDED.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UTESNILS IN USE STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN RUNNING COLD WATER OR IN DRY CONTAINER UP TO 4 HOURS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE AND COFFEE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN EASY TO VIEW AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING GROUT ON KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT KITCHEN TILES AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN ON-SITE SPILL KITS. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR DISH AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO CODE REGULATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE TO STAND UP WARMER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP WHICH HOLDS DAIRY PRODUCTS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT-BULB IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.