PASS Risk 1 (High)

JOHNNY'S STATE ST. GRILL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

JOHNNY'S STATE ST. GRILL 838 N STATE ST, CHICAGO 60610 Restaurant
February 3, 2010 Canvass License #68571
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 3, 2010. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 7 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL. (MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.)
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN UNDER ALL PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE AND REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS OVER PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.

Health Department Information

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