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Backyard Grill Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Backyard Grill 6355 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60646 Restaurant
February 4, 2013 Canvass License #1514864
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #8
CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING EQUIPMENT(PLATES, DISHES, POTS AND PANS ETC). CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER WAS 0PPM. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGEMNET ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRTICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED SLIMY,YELLOWISH BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MAKER(UPPER COMPARTMENT)DRIPPING ONTO ICE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE COMPANY TO SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAINED AS NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST UNUSED ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT AT THE ICE CREAM SECTION. MUST ALSO PROPERLY STORE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections