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NORTHPARK GRILL, INC.

3401 W BRYN MAWR AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

NORTHPARK GRILL, INC. has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 13, 2010. The most recent inspection, on February 27, 2012, found no infractions.

2 of 4 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, Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2011. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 December 21, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 September 13, 2010. 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 7 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2011. 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2011. 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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER; THE LID/COVER OF THE CHEST FREEZER;THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST ELEVATE ALL BAG OF POTATOES, POT AND PANS 6" OFF THE FLOOR,PROVIDE PALLET OR SHELVINGS TO STORE THOSE ITEMS AND BAG OF POTATOES IN THE REAR HALLWAY GOING OUT OF THE EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER AND THE HOOD, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK. (NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE NOTED).
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER WITH FRENCH FRIES, AND ANOTHER CHEST FREEZER WITH FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • facilities failed to maintain proper temperatures of 140f or more in steam table(unit not turn on).no citation due to license inspection on 9/13/2010. mgmt., was advised to have equipment turn on for license re-inspection.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • found front, rear entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom doors(1/4 inch). shall be repair in order to pass license inspection.(no citation issued due to license inspection on 9/13/2010.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • exposed raw wood on front counter areas shall be repair.gaps on front counter equipment shall be repair. cutting boards that had deep cuts shall be replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, steam table shelving need cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • floors in rear storage areas need cleaning. floors in kitchen areas under heavy equipment need cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • peeling paint on ceiling in rear storage areas shall be repair. walls that had gaps in kitchen areas. rear hallway shall be repair.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • missing light shield in rear storage areas shall be provided.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom doors.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • must provide thermometers to all coolers.

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