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BIG RAYS GRILL, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BIG RAYS GRILL, INC. 4653 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60609 Restaurant
June 24, 2022 Canvass License #1592351
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND GLUEBOARDS FULL OF ROACHES (SOME WERE STILL ALIVE) ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HALL LEADING TO THE REAR AREA, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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 #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL IS RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWL TO REMOVE RUST STAINS.
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 #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL IS RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWL TO REMOVE RUST STAINS.
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.

Health Department Information

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