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GRK GREEK KITCHEN

251 E HURON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Restaurant

19 inspections

  1. Recent Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED STEAK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 6 POUNDS OF STEAK ($35) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED 3COMPARMENT SINK LEAKING FROM 3RD BASIN DRAIN, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
      • Observed employee's open cup on preparation table. Instructed to keep away from food preparation area.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Bulk food container without label. Instructed to label and maintain.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Observed disposable cups used as a scoop inside bulk food containers. Instructed to use proper scoops.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Missing and cracked light shield on ceiling light fixture. Instructed to replace.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Shelves in walk-in cooler not clean, food debris and dirt noted stuck on surfaces, instructed to clean and maintain.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Packaged food containers for grab and go cooler not labeled with weight, instructed to add to food label.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Boxes of bagged bread stored on floor under cookline, instructed to keep off floor.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Soda fountain dispenser nozzle not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • floor not clean under grill, food debris noted and grease build-up, instructed to clean and maintain.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENT ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TUBING INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • Violation Codes: 3-501.17. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS TO BE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Violation Codes: 3-602.11(B:5). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. FACILITY HAS BEEN PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT LABEL REQUIREMENTS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
  9. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • - OBSERVED BOTH THE HANDWASH SINK'S PROVIDING A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 79.8F-81.3F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL HANDWASH SINKS MUST MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND ABOVE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TUBING INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. -
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • - OBSERVED THE PREP COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS TO BE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • - OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE, AND MAINTAIN. -
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • - OBSERVED THE "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. FACILITY HAS BEEN PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT LABEL REQUIREMENTS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ARTICLES STORED BETWEEN FOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ARTICLES AWAY FROM FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT. -
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
  10. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANINT PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-203.11(A) METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • 4-903.11(C) FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (PLASTIC SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES) IMPROPERLY HELD WITH MOUTH PIECES POINTED UPWARD AT SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MOUTH PIECES OF SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED WHEN HELD AT SELF SERVICE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS, DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-SINK, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR, INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN CEILING TILES.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CONDENSATION DRIPPING IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INACCURATE THERMOMETER AT FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCURATE ONES.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 2 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 52.3F STORED IN A CONTAINER AT ICE BIN WHERE THE ICE NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONTAINER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $5.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • DISPOSABLE SPOONS AND FORKS STORED IMPROEPRLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH MOUT PIECE DOWN. ALSO CATERING TRAYS MUST BE SORED INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT FRONT SERVICE LINE CUSTOMERS BREATHING OVER OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS WHILE MAKING AN ORDER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD. GAVE MGR SPECS FOR NSF SNEEZE GUARD.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DRIP PAN OVER FLOWING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND ORZO SALAD AT 52.6F AND CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD AT 51.8F ON THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. FOUND SPINACH PIES IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 88.6F AND SPINACH PIES ON THE HOT HOLDING LINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AT 107.8F. FOUND BREAKFAST SAUSAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 55.8F. COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT AND THE OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE UNIT MET THE TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS (40F OR LOWER) AT TIME OF INSPECTION; HOT HOLDING UNIT AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS MET THE TEMPERATURES REQUIREMENTS (140F OR HIGHER) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE THE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AS THE HANDLE IS ALWAYS ON BECAUSE THERE IS ANOTHER HANDLE TO CONTROL THE WATER PRESSURE BUT THE HANDLE MUST BE REPAIRED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT AND REAR AREAS.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES UNDER STOTAGE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: PLUMBING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE STOPPER HANDLE UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
  16. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
  17. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARA. 14 FLIES IN THE REAR KITCHEN/EXIT AREA AND 3 IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 4-1-13. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 4-1-13 NOT CORRECTED #40-MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE OPEN DISPLAY COOLER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PLASTIC GARBAGE CART USED TO TRANSPORT GARBAGE TO OUTDOOR WASTE CONTAINER FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON COLA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FREEZER FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR FOUND DIRTY WITH DIRT,DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
  18. License

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN THE WALL TILE AND BASEBOARD TILE NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTERS. MUST PROVIDE GROUT IN THIS AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE OPEN DISPLAY COOLER.
  19. License

    0 infractions