MACARONI GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN REAR DINING ROOM AREA OVER 25 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA AND REAR DINING AREA IN DETAIL, ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES. CITATION ISSUED, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERS.

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 IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BREAD WARMER ,THE INTERIOR SURFACES AND EDGES OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS AND BAR GUN HOLDERS THROUGH-OUT BAR.

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 IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOOR IN THE REAR DINING AREA, THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE- GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, WATER AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CREVICES. FLOOR IN MEZZANINE LEVEL WALK-IN STORAGE COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR, AREAS OF LINOLEUM ARE MISSING/NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOOR IN THE REAR DINING AREA, THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE- GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, WATER AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CREVICES. FLOOR IN MEZZANINE LEVEL WALK-IN STORAGE COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR, AREAS OF LINOLEUM ARE MISSING/NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.