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NORTHSIDE GRILL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NORTHSIDE GRILL 4351 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60641 Restaurant
June 6, 2022 Canvass License #2404396
9
Total Violations
1
Major
8
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED A DRY FOOD CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL WITH THE FOOD ITEM'S COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT'S NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH OUT ANY EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGED WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED REPAINT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WOODEN SHELVING UNITS SO THAT THEY'RE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AND HOLES ALONG THE WALL BASES IN THE ELECTRICAL BOX STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE INTERIOR OF THE EQUIPMENT, FLAT TOP GRILL, AND INTERIOR SHELVES IN COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS IN MOP SINK BASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOK UP SYSTEM FOR MOPS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, AND DIRT ON WALLS AND ON FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM/ ELECTRICAL ROOM, AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND A DAMAGED PROTECTIVE SHIELD ABOVE THE MILK SHAKE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND A DAMAGED PROTECTIVE SHIELD ABOVE THE MILK SHAKE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections