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R J GRUNTS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

R J GRUNTS 2054-2056 N LINCOLN PARK WEST, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
August 20, 2015 Canvass License #853
6
Total Violations
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER BEHIND BAR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. FREEZERS NEED TO BE DEFROSTED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER WITH LIFT UP DOORS, DOORS IN DISREPAIR. DOORS INTERIOR INSULATION IS COMING APART AND DOOR IS NOT ATTACHED TO FREEZER. INTERIOR PANEL OF DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND DOOR MUST BE ATTACHED.
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: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ACCROSS FROM DISH MACHINE WITH INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. 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: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, UNDER SHELVES HOLDING CLEAN DISHES. MSUT CLEAN IN DETAIL ENTIRE AREA UNDER SINK AND UNDER SHELVES.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER MAIN COOKING LINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
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: OBSERVED CEILING VENT WITHIN WASHROOM IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHIN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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: OBSERVED CEILING VENT WITHIN WASHROOM IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHIN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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