FLAT TOP GRILL

30 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60603 · Restaurant

17 inspections

1. ComplaintFeb 6, 2025

   0 infractions

2. CanvassDec 12, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED METHOD OF COOLING FOR NOODLES TO BE INADEQUATE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED DURING COOLING PROCESS.
3. Complaint Re-InspectionJan 30, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL PREP COOLER NEXT TO WINDOWN AT THE COOKS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULKING OF RINSE SINK NEAR SPRAYER. INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4. ComplaintJan 22, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED A MIXTURE OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME RESIDUE AT THE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL PREP COOLER NEXT TO WINDOWN AT THE COOKS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULKING OF RINSE SINK NEAR SPRAYER. INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5. ComplaintJul 31, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • Bar Ice bin missing a cover, Instructed manger to provide a cover.
6. CanvassApr 25, 2022

   7 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ONE ONSITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB CAME ON SITE TO CORRECT
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE IN THE RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEN TOILETROOM LOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
     • OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2546047 DATED 12/29/2021 NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS HAVE IT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED
7. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 29, 2021

   0 infractions

8. ComplaintNov 10, 2021

   5 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE, NO CERTIFCATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • FOUND TCS FOODS STORED AT FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPRATURE: 14 LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 52.4F, 2LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 51.5F, 3LBS VEGGIE DUMPLINGS AT 58.3F, ALL FOOD STORED AT FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • FOUND DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AT FRONT GRILL/ PREP AREA AT 62.3F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • SNEEZE GUARD TOO HIGH, NOT ADEQUETLY PREVENTING CUSTOMERS CONTAMINTION AT SELF-SERVICE FOOD BAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOWER.
9. CanvassJan 6, 2021

   0 infractions

10. CanvassSep 10, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND LEMON AND ICE IN HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BAR. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE AND WRING TOWEL IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED NOODLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 70 F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD, AT 40 LBS COST OF SAID FOOD $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE AND WRING TOWEL IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA . A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
11. Complaint Re-InspectionJun 19, 2018

    0 infractions

12. Complaint Re-InspectionJun 11, 2018

    0 infractions

13. ComplaintJun 1, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED PREP COOLER UNIT, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TOFU, EGGS) INSIDE, AT A IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 58.8F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TOFU, EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE INSPECTION; 1/2 LB OF CHEESE AT 57F, 1 LB OF POTSTICKERS AT 57.4F, 1 LB OF EGGS AT 55F, 10 LBS OF TOFU AT 49.6F-51.3F AND 3 LBS OF BROTH AT 54.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE DRINK STATION AND FLYING BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZING AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW MEAT BLOOD SPILLS LOCATED IN THE FAR LEFT CORNER OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
14. CanvassMar 13, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED A MINOR PINKISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR) AND DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAPS. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (BAR). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
15. CanvassMar 27, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
16. CanvassSep 15, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Fan cover for walk-in cooler with heavy dust build-up instructed to clean and maintain.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • wall in poor repair behind clean utensils shelf, instructed to repair and maintain
17. LicenseJun 16, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN OF DEBRIS AND OLD GREASE AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN IN SERVER STATION.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO LIQUOR STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM CLOSETS.MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6- INCHES ON LADEQUATE SHELVING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DIP WELL NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.