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MACARONI GRILL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MACARONI GRILL (AKA: MACARONI GRILL (T3-K2)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Restaurant
December 14, 2011 Canvass License #34220
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR; SLOW DRAINING OF 1 EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA MUST BE FIXED;
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. 2 CHOPPING BOARDS NOT CLEAN WITH DEEP CUTS,BLACK IN COLOR MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR OF BIG COOLER AT THE REAR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN FRONT PREP UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; GREEN COLOR SHELVES ATTACHED TO WALLS OF THE DISH AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. FLOOR UNDER SINK AND ON CORNERS OF THE BAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR 1ST PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.

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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