PASS
Risk 1 (High)
MACARONI GRILL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 31, 2013
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License #34220
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP BETWEEN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHWASH DRAINBOARDS, FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, STANDING LIQUID UNDER AT COFFEE STATION IN CABINET AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP/UNCLEAN TUBES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/CORNERS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISHWASH ROOM.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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