EXPRESS GRILL INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT 2099082, DATED 10/25/2017. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #32:OBSERVED PLASTIC AIR CURTAINS, LOCATED ON REAR EXIT DOOR, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #41: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS (HEAT LAMPS, PAINT CANS, HOTEL PANS) ON TOP OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, IN REAR OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC., TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTALL CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA.

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: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE, AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR.

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: MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL (CORNER) BEHIND HAMBURGER MAKER MACHINE IN REAR PREP. ALSO, SEAL SMALL HOLE IN CEILING (ABOVE WHERE LADDER IS STORED)IN REAR STORAGE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DETACHED WALL (CORNER) BEHIND HAMBURGER MAKER MACHINE IN REAR PREP. ALSO, SEAL SMALL HOLE IN CEILING (ABOVE WHERE LADDER IS STORED)IN REAR STORAGE.

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.