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JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE BAR & GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE BAR & GRILL (AKA: JIMMY BUFFET'S MARGARITAVILLE BAR & GRILL) 700 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO 60611 Restaurant
January 5, 2016 Suspected Food Poisoning License #2313695
5
Total Violations
4
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #19
MAJOR
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARABAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED POOLS OF GREASE ON THE GROUND SURFACE SURROUNDING THE 6 GREASE RECEPTACLES, ALL 6 RECEPTACLES HAD GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE, AND OBSERVED TRASH AND REFUSE ITEMS SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER AND GREASE RECEPTACLES ARE SHAREDS BY VARIOUS ESTABLISHMENTS AT NAVY PIER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES AND TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GROUND SURFACE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLES TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND REFUSE BUILDUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE TIN FOIL LINERS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING ELEMENT IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION AS THE FOIL TEARS/RIPS. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON ABORBENT LINERS ONLY THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED WITHOUT TEAR OR BREAKS.
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAIN LINE IN THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE FOOD LINE WAS DISCONNECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED NO COOLANT OR LIQUID DISCHARGE IN THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH DISCHARGE HOSE TO DRAIN LINE SECURELY AND MAINTAIN.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE MIDDLE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE MIDDLE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUNS AT THE BAR TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP.
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.

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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