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NORTHSIDE GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NORTHSIDE GRILL 4351 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60641 Restaurant
November 25, 2016 Canvass License #2404396
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Found previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1723213, dated 4/19/16. Must correct the following violations: #30 Observed prepared/portioned meat in freezer without label. Observed pies and cakes in front display cooler without labels/dates. Must maintain. #32 Observed ice build up in reach in freezers in the front prep area, and also in freezer in rear prep area. Instructed to defrost all freezers, clean, sanitize and maintain. #33 Observed dust build up on fan covers inside 2 door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain. #34 Observed cracked or missing floor tiles near utility sink/back door. Instructed to repair and maintain all flooring throughout. Observed food debris and dust build up under shelving in walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain. #35 Found dust build up inside hood over stove in rear kitchen area. Instructed to clean and maintain same. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must install additional prep sink (1 compartment for spraying/rinsing or 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitize) in newly added juice bar prep area. Must maintain same.
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: Must install additional prep sink (1 compartment for spraying/rinsing or 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitize) in newly added juice bar prep area. Must maintain same.
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