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Backyard Grill Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Backyard Grill 6355 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60646 Restaurant
February 27, 2019 Canvass License #1514864
12
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
7
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

12
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO POST A HAND WASHING SIGN ON THE TWO HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH (SUGAR,FLOUR,SALT)MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST REPLACE SCOOP FOR SAUCE WITH REGULAR SCOOP WITH HANDLE( NOT PLASTIC CONTAINER)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL TOILET RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOOM MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOT WASHROOM WITH EAVYDUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD BY THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SOME LIGHT BULBS HAS NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD BY THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SOME LIGHT BULBS HAS NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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