DAVID'S GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET FACILITIES FOR THE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS NOT MAINTAINED. TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS WERE NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY AND BACKING UP DURING THE INSPECTION WHENEVER FLUSHED. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION AND TOILETS WERE FLUSHING PROPERLY BY THE END OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WASHROOM TOILETS AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS; 5 DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE DRINK DISPENSORS AND 10 LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHOPPED LETTUCE) IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE FRONT REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER. OBSERVED WRAPPED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NOZZLE FOR HORCHATA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SHOOT FOR THE DRINK DISPENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS OF THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT) IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT IN USE AND TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT) IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT IN USE AND TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

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.