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The Moose Grill

7210 N CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

The Moose Grill has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 20, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 2, 2014, found no infractions.

3 of 6 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 source, labelling and allergens.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 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 February 9, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 9, 2012. 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 2 times on February 9, 2012. 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER,INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, SALT AND FLOUR.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE EXTERIOR AND DOOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK,LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THROUGOHOUT THE PREMISES. ALL STOCKS, BULK CONTAINERSS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST RE ADJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ORGANIZE THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling above to furnace not sealed or maintained. Instructed to seal all openings and holes and repaint wall. Must also seal opening around light switch.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan.
  6. License

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Wall and ceiling next to furnace not sealed or maintained. Instructed to seal all openings and holes and repaint wall. Must also seal opening around light switch.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan. Handsink and toilet not working. Instructed to provided hot and cold running water at sink and repair toilet to properly flush.

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