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McGILL'S BAR & GRILL

4551-4553 N PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

McGILL'S BAR & GRILL has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 29, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 3, 2016, found no infractions.

2 of 9 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: Pests, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 17, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on January 21, 2015. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 15, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 17 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 21, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on January 21, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND COOKED/ PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO FAN COVER IN DINING AREA AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT ALL POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID HOSE DISCHARGING ON FLOOR DRAINS. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN CONDIMENTS AND CLEAN POTS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF THE SINK WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER WERE BEER GLASSES ARE KEPT COLD.BEHIND BAR AREA. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT LEFT SIDE PANEL OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TOP PART,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,IN BASEMENT AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE TWO FRYERS,HOOD AND FILTERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,AT PREP FRONT AREA. ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CEMENT FLOOR BROKEN INSIDE THE BEER COOLER,IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTER BROKEN ,UNEVEN AND WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.OPENING ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE BASEBOARD AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA,KITCHEN AND BAR.SCREEN MESH ARE INSTALLED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN,BAR AREA AND DINING AREA.OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER AND ON TOP THE SCREEN MESH.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING. PLASTIC FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE BAR IN POOR REPAIR/ BROKEN AND NOT SEALED ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN NOT SEALED SAID FLOOR TILES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL BEHIND THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER ,BEHIND AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESS FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.IF THE WALLS ARE PAINTED MUST USE BRIGHT COLORS. BROKEN,ABSORBENT WOOD WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NO LIGHT COVER PROVIDE AT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLE BY THE FRONT WINDOW,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEED FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN/BAR,ALSO FAUCET IS LEAKING. COLD WATER HANDLE AT MIDDLE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE,FAUCET AND COLD WATER HANDLE
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRIPPING ONTO BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER MENS URINAL AT NORTHEAST SECTION OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR URNINALS. BATHROOM IS TAGGED, BUSINESS GIVEN 48 HOURS TO HAVE LEAKAGE REPAIRED.INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER AVAILABLE MENS WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-030.
    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATOIN #18 FROM REPORT #1236144 DATED ON 01/10/14 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEING CLEANED UP AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • SEE VIOLATION #14
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR/ALONG WALLS AT NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINSG AND CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/17/14) ALSO ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND UNCLEAN/PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL BAR GUN HOLDERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (3) COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER/PREP SHELVES WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP AND BEHIND BAR AREA, FAUCET AND FAUCET HANDLE AT (3) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLER AND FREEZERS
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN (BASEMENT/MAIN FLOOR) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  7. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repair/replaced. Exposed wood shelving in reach in freezer, shall be repair/sealed.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving in bsmt. storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, storage shelving, storage rooms in bsmt. storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning. Floors in bar area under counter walk in cooler, storage areas need detailed cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling in bsmt. storage areas had exposed plaster, wallboards, and peeliong paint, shall be repair/sealed, and all gaps shall be repair/sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light shields in prep area need cleaning, missing light shields in bsmt. storage areas shall be provided, light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen area, bar areas, walk in cooler, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE TOP ,SIDE AND FRONT OF THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AND GRILL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. GAP ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE BAR AREA ,MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.
  9. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EXIT DOOR WITH 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING, SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS, HAMBURGER, HOT DOG, ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. CERTIFIED MANAGER YVETTE SUTERA ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER 1 HOUR, WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #18956 DATED 5/18/09.#33- MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE PREP AREA.#34-FLOOR BEHIND THE CHERRY METER GAME MACHINE ,UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BAR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. #32-MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR, WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP.#41-CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. BAGS OF CLOTHES, PIECES OF WOODS, DECORATIONS, ETC,INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES , DISCARD UNNECESSARY UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBOR AGE.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE TOP AND SIDE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER, AND STOVE;THE UNUSED 3 COMPT IN THE BAR,(ONE OF THE 2, 3 COMPT SINK IN THE BAR),BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. GAP ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, BASEMENT, AND BEHIND THE BAR. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE HOOD , WITH GREASE BUILT UP.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL ASHTRAYS MUST BE REMOVED FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020-C.

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