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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
May 31, 2019 Canvass License #2328137
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIETY OF READY TO EAT/ PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATE MARKING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT 41*F OR COLDER FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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 #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN 3 DOOR COOLER.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN 3 DOOR COOLER.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections