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Restaurant: Flat Top Grill
Address: 1400 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: Jan 25, 2013

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100

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All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 1 DEAD MOUSE IN A RODENT TRAP ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED APPROX. 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS AGAINST THE WALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE DISHWASH AREA NEAR THE GREASE TRAP, 30 DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, 50 DROPPINGS BELOW THE BUFFET SERVICE AREA, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM, 20 DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. MUST REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM TRAP AND RESET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 176F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE WIRE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE HALLWAY, STORAGE ROOMS. INSTALL BASEBOARD IN ALL AREAS WHERE IT IS MISSING. REPAIR CORNER OF WALL AT DISHWASH AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS FOR BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST HAVE GREASE TRAP CLEANED. DRAIN LINE AND SODA GUN HOLDER ARE MISSING AT THE BAR. MUST INSTALL.

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FANS FOR BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED A FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST HAVE GREASE TRAP CLEANED. DRAIN LINE AND SODA GUN HOLDER ARE MISSING AT THE BAR. MUST INSTALL.

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. VIOLATION DESCRIBED UNDER REPORT #177046.
All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.
VIOLATION DESCRIBED ON REPORT #177046.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. VIOLATION DESCRIBED IN REPORT #177046.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. VIOLATION DESRRIBED ON REPORT #177046.

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER WAS DRAINED OUT OF ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS, GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES BACKED UP INTO THE OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A LICENSED PLUMBER MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FOOD CONTAINER LIDS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CONTAINERS STORED NOODLES, CHICKEN, TOFU, TOMATOES AND SAUCES. SOME OF THE CONTAINER LIDS WERE CRACKED. MUST REMOVE FOOD AND STORAGE RACKS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 225# OF FOOD WORTH $223. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CONTAINER LIDS. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP, DINING AREA, STORAGE AREAS, AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST FILL IN WITH CONCRETE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND THE WATER METER IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT. REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER WALLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTALL A DRAIN LINE HOSE BEHIND THE BAR FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDER. PROPANE GAS STOVES NOT USED UNDER VENTILATION. MUST USE UNDER VENTILATION OR DISCONTINUE USE.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE GRILL PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND A DEAD MOUSE INSIDE OF THE TINCAT TRAP. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED 5 DROPPINGS AROUND THE WATER HEATER. OBSERVED 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE SODA BOXES AND CO2 TANKS. OBSERVED 20 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE BUFFET AREA. OBSERVED 30 DROPPINGS AT THE SIDE OF THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY. SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR AND WALLS. DIRECTOR GUICHARD NOTIFIED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AND ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED 1/2' GAP AT CORNER OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT GRILL AREA. MUST SEAL THE PAINTED SHELVES NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE GRILL AREA.

VIOLATION ABATED ON 4/8/10.

VIOLATION WAS CDI ON 4/8/10.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE FOOD LINE, 20 DROPPINGS AROUND THE WATER HEATER, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 10 DROPPINGS AROUND THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS THOUGHOUT THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND WIRE RACKS IN THE COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND SEAL ALL VINYL BASEBOARD AGAINST THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES OF THE REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE GRILL AREA NEXT TO THE COLD FOOD LINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

ALL PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS STORED CLEAN, STACKED INSIDE ONE ANOTHER FOUND WITH DIRTY OLD ADHESIVE LEFT FROM LABELING STICKERS. INSTRUCTED MUST THROUGHOULY REMOVE ALL OF LABELING STICKERS AND ADHESIVE OR REPLACE FOOD CONTAINERS.
CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST RE-SURFACE OR REPLACE. CRACKED INTERIOR PLASTIC SHIELD IN UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC PARTS OF ICE CONTACT SURFACES. INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR COOK AT FRONT FLAT GRILL.
WALL AT EMPLOYEE SIDE OF BUFFET STATION WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,RICE,ETC.)
FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR OF HALLWAY.

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