Sam's Grill, 416 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Sam's Grill
Address: 416 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Jul 13, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Feb 10, 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
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 14, 2011 50
  • 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
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Mar 24, 2011 50
  • 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
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 5, 2012 0
  • 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
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 13, 2012 100
No violation details available. Jul 13, 2012 -

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 10, 2010

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed accumilated dust build up on fan covers in prep reach in coolers. Must clean and maintain.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must provide and install light bulb covers and end caps above dishmachine.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-compartment sink pipe leaking under middle compartment. Must repair and maintain.

Mar 14, 2011

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE ICE, TURN OFF MACHINE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE UNIT REINSPECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE THE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 CONTAINERS, REAR STOVETOP, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (GRILL, FRYERS), BOTH SETS OF VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ANY MISSING OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

Mar 24, 2011

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE THE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 CONTAINERS, REAR STOVETOP, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (GRILL, FRYERS), BOTH SETS OF VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ANY MISSING OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

Jul 5, 2012

(7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/14/11 NOT COORECTED AT THIS TIME. (30-FOOD STORED NOT DATED & LABELED; 32-REPAINT GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK; 33-CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD OF REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT; 34-REPLACE ANY MISSING OR BROKEN TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREAS)
DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
WALLS AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
FLOORS ALONG ALL WALLBASES THRU-OUT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA MUST BE FREE OF DIRT, DEBRIS, CLUTTER.

Jul 13, 2012

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