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INTERNATIONAL GRILL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INTERNATIONAL GRILL (AKA: AZUL 18TH RESTAURANT) 1236 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
July 11, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2328137
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #14
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2069409 ON 7/3/17 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES, TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ALSO, MUST REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT BAIT/POISON FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND STORE IT IN PROPER BAIT CONTAINERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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.

Health Department Information

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