BLAZE N GRILL

6400-6406 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60631 · Restaurant

12 inspections

1. CanvassMar 11, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2. CanvassApr 1, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED OLD TZATZIKI SAUCE CONTAINER USED TO STORE CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE AND STORE FOOD ONLY IN FOOD GRADE, RE-USUABLE CONTAINERS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 1 DOOR OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
3. CanvassOct 16, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 3-DOOR STAND UP PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. MUST REPLACE/REATTACH DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TO COOLERS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON GRILL REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
4. Short Form ComplaintAug 24, 2022

   0 infractions

5. CanvassJun 16, 2022

   0 infractions

6. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 19, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.
7. CanvassMay 12, 2021

   7 infractions

   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMON NAME (FLOUR,SALT, SUGAR ETC)
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE CLEANING SUPPLY ROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
8. CanvassJan 15, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY POSTED HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM FROM LIGHTS AT KITCHEN/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.
9. CanvassApr 15, 2019

   13 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AT SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN,PRECOOKED POTATOES) STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • MUST USE PROPER UTENSILS FOR HANDLING FOOD FROM FOOD CONTAINERS. UTENSILS WITH OUT PROPER HANDLES SHOULD NOT BE USED AND ESPECIALLY SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CORNER OF HAND WASHING SINK.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE - SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREPARATION SINK IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SEWAGE. MUST PROVIDE INDIRECT CONNECTION.PLEASE ALSO SEE CODE NUMBER 5-402.11. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38.030(C) CITATION NOT ISSUED
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED SOME STANDING WATER ,LEAFS AND OTHER NON FOOD DEBRIS IN CLOSED TRASH DISPOSAL AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BACK ROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR CORNER WALL IN BACK FOOD PREP DAMAGED DURING DELIVERIES
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST CLEAN DUSTY VENTILATION OPENINGS OVER FOOD COOKING AREA
10. CanvassNov 20, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Observed the lights above the 3 door prep cooler in the rear to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield and maintain.
11. Suspected Food PoisoningJan 27, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Instructed facility to label and maintain all prepared foods.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed torn gaskets on the front 3 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed cardboard being used as liners in rear. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed grease and food debris in the bottom compartment of the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed the floor in the front prep area to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed the faucet base of the three compartment sink to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
12. LicenseNov 28, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD (POTATO CUTTER) BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PEP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW PRESSURE HAND SINK FAUCET INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.