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5 STAR GRILL, INC.

4248 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

5 STAR GRILL, INC. has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 25, 2018. The most recent inspection, on April 17, 2019, found no infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on January 25, 2018. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on January 25, 2018. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 26, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on January 25, 2018. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed aluminum foil used as a liner on all cooking equipment in front prep area, and on bottom of interior of 3 door prep cooler. Must remove all aluminum foil. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
  3. License

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • Observed 4 coolers not operational (not plugged in because in disrepair). 1 door cooler in the rear prep area has ambient air temperature of 57.9F; and beverage display case in front prep area has ambient air temperature of 60.8F; etc. Instructed all refrigeration on premises must have ambient air temperature of 40F or less. Must repair refrigeration or remove. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed rear prep hand sink not maintained. Water does not drain, water backing up in hand sink basin. Must repair. Instructed all hand sink must be properly functioning at all times with hot/cold water, soap/paper towels, and adequate city water pressure. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Observed approximately 10 -15 mouse droppings in furnace room in rear prep area. Must remove droppings, clean and sanitize area. Serious violation 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed aluminum foil used as a liner on all cooking equipment in front prep area, and on bottom of interior of 3 door prep cooler. Must remove all aluminum foil. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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