Mr. G's Diner, 4801 N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Mr. G's Diner
Address: 4801 N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jan 13, 2012
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100

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  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 1, 2010 0
  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 8, 2010 0
  • ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
Jun 17, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 14, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 13, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 1, 2010

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS OMELET, PANCAKE, FRENCH TOAST,STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY FOODS . CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS . MANAGER SHOWED UP IN THE RESTAURANT AFTER 55 MINUTES.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #124231 DATED 12/11/09.32-MUST RE CAULK THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT.#33-MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, WITH FOOD CRUMBS.#34-FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE, UNDER THE COOKING STOVE, GRILLER AND DEEP FRYER, UNDER THE PREP TABLES, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. BLACK MOLDING ALONG THE WALL BASE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/REGLUE.#35- FILTER BY THE HOOD, VERY GREASY AND WITH DUST ACCUMULATED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL. WALLS BY THE 3 3 COMPT SINK NEEDS CLEANING. #36- LIGHTING FIXTURE BY THE HOOD, NEEDS A LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK,RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND REPAINT. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.
MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP IN BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN.
MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOM.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ICE CREAM COOLER AND THE PIE CASE COOLER AND MUST VISIBLE.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 8, 2010

violation #29 has been corrected.
violation #32 has been corrected.
violation #34 has been corrected.
violation#35 has been corrected.
violation #37 has been corrected.
violation #40 has been corrected.
violation #43 has been corrected.
NEW TOILET ROOM ADDED TO RESTAURANT WITHOUT HAND SINK, ONLY MOP SINK IN TOILET ROOM. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK INSIDE TOILET ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES REMODELED WASHROOM. FACILITIES WITHOUT SUBMITTING PLANS OR RECEIVING PRIOR APPROVAL FOR CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Jun 17, 2010

violation #26 has been corrected.

Mar 14, 2011

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in freezers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
Storage shelving by 3 compartrment sink that had exposed raw wood, and in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had peeling paint by 3 com[partment sink, prep table shall be repair.Ceiling that had exposed raw wood, wallboard, shall be repair/sealed.
light shields in kitchen prep areas, storage areas not clean need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation0in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep area, and bathrooms need cleaning(detailed).

Jan 13, 2012

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in front prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of storage cabinet shelving need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving not clean need cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear kitchen areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/sealed, floors under heavy equipment need cleaning(corners).
Ceiling in front prep area, and bathroom had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Stained ceiling panel outside bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.
Damaged/broken light shield by front counter, shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning.

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