UNITED GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ITEMS WET AND/OR WITH WATER DAMAGE.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WITH BLACK SOOT, ASH, WATER AND DIRT.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE AND SIGNS OF FIRE DAMAGE ON PAPER GOODS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AREA. OBSERVED WATER AND FIRE DAMAGE AT THE 2 FREEZERS AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED BLACK SOOT INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA SMOKEY, BURNED, BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED WATER FROM CEILING FILLED ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BURNED BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE OF ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING INTO THE SERVING AREA.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENT IN THE WASHROOM AREA FILLED WITH DIRT AND LENT DEBRIS.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS IN THE FOOD SERVING AREA AT THE CEILING NOT WORKING.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS IN THE FOOD SERVING AREA AT THE CEILING NOT WORKING.

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.