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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
June 6, 2018 Canvass License #34220
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS (PINEAPPLE JUICE) FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER BEHIND BAR.
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA, BAR COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL PREP AND BAR COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION BEHIND BAR, EXTERIOR TOP OF DISH MACHINE, BEHIND FRONT TOP COVER OF ICE MACHINE, HOT HOLDING TOP UNIT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK WITH LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR, FOOD CARTS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT IN PREP AREA.
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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.

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