What is Diner Grill's health inspection score?

Diner Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Diner Grill last inspected?

Diner Grill was last inspected on December 29, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Diner Grill have?

Diner Grill has 61 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Diner Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Diner Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Diner Grill serve?

Diner Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Diner Grill

Name: Diner Grill
Address: 1635 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 86

1635 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/29/2025

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #284 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Dec 29, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

12 basic

Oct

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2025

2 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Dec 2025

2 inspections

12 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint4 Canvass1 Recent Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionFail

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARABE AREA ADEQAUTE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE REAR ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2602030 ON 09/03/2024. VIOLATION#41. NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT. #55. NOTED SPLATTER ON KITCHEN CEILING, HEAVY DUST ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM VENTS. #58. OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Med5 Basic

9 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED BLACK AND ORANGE SUBSTANCE ON ICE CHUTE OF FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER AND BLACK SUBTANCE IN CENTER OF WHITE STOPPER IN ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(A, D)//OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF BOTH REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS PLACED IN THE FRONT INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12//NOTED DRIED SPICES IN FRONT PREP LINE AND REAR PREP AREA WIHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13//NOTED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FLY TRAP TO AN AREA NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD PREP AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11//NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14//NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.13//NOTED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11//NOTED SPLATTER ON KITCHEN CEILING, HEAVY DUST ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM VENTS
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−35 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Med5 Basic

12 total

45/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED BLACK AND ORANGE SUBSTANCE ON ICE CHUTE OF FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER AND BLACK SUBTANCE IN CENTER OF WHITE STOPPER IN ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AMBIENT AIR OF 58.7 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS MILK 45.3 F AT PANCAKE BATTER 49.2, 44 CHEESE F, CARNE ASADA 45.8 F, CHICKEN BREAST 49.2 F, CORNED BEEF HASH 49.1 F, FRIES 68.7 F, AND SKIRT STEAK 62.6 F STORED IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS VALUED AT $150.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (RAW CARNE ASADA, RAW CHICKEN, CORNED BEEF HASH, COOKED BROCCOLI,) 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. CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF BOTH REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS PLACED IN THE FRONT INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED DRIED SPICES IN FRONT PREP LINE AND REAR PREP AREA WIHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FLY TRAP TO AN AREA NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD PREP AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED SPLATTER ON KITCHEN CEILING, HEAVY DUST ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM VENTS,
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−55 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED NO SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REATR PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH TRAY AND GLASS CUPS ON TOP OF SINK.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEM (POTATOES) INSIDE LARGE POTS AT THE REAR SHED TO BE IMPROPER AT 96.9F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 150 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $90.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−33 pts

Oct 22

Recent Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS WAS NOT OBSERVED ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED WITH OPENINGS AND GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID FOOD AND WIPING CLOTH STORAGE SHED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE WHITE CUP WITH NO HANDLE STORED IN A BULK FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO GET THE FOOD ITEM OUT.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A; C) OBSERVED WHITE STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED 4 SQUIRT BOTTLES OF BUTTER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORED UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK ON A CRATE LINED WITH FOIL AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND REFRAIN FROM USING CRATES AS A FOOD STORAGE UNIT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE BREAD RACK, FOOD PREP TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED THE REAR VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FILTERS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SHOES STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND A HOODED SWEATER ON THE BREAD RACK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND SHOES IN A DESIGNATED PLACE, NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

53/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:10 AM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS WAS NOT OBSERVED ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (BACON) OF TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.6-48.8 F IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.8 LBS (4 PACKS A FAMILY SIZE BACON).$40. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED WITH OPENINGS AND GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID FOOD AND WIPING CLOTH STORAGE SHED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE WHITE CUP WITH NO HANDLE STORED IN A BULK FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO GET THE FOOD ITEM OUT.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED WHITE STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED 4 SQUIRT BOTTLES OF BUTTER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORED UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK ON A CRATE LINED WITH FOIL AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND REFRAIN FROM USING CRATES AS A FOOD STORAGE UNIT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE BREAD RACK, FOOD PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLLOR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE REAR VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAND AND SANITIZE SAID FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SHOES STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND A HOODED SWEATER ON THE BREAD RACK, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND SHOES IN A DESIGNATED PLACE, NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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85 – 100
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70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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