Grand Regency Of South Shore

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE. (CORRECTED ON SITE). OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST. (CORRECTED ON SITE).

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN FURNACE ROOM INSIDE OF KITCHEN, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2591974 ON 4-2-24:38-OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PAPER BAGS AND BOXES OF APRONS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVING, ON PALLETS AND ON FLOOR UNDER PALLETS IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORAGE, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN MECHANICAL ROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BENT DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO SEAL OPENING. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE SIDE EXIT DOOR OF THE RECREATION ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN FURNACE ROOM INSIDE OF KITCHEN, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; SCHEDULED FOR CLEANING ON APRIL 8, 2024.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN A PAN THAWING FOR NEXT MEAL USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND DISH MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG BASE BOARDS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

HOOD VENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND APPROX 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN A PAN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 74.3 DEGREES. FOOD HANDLER STATED FOOD WAS FROZEN AND WAS GOING TO BE PREPARED FOR THE NEXT MEAL. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH AND 5-6 DEAD ROACHES IN AREA OUTSIDE KITCHEN AND 2-3 DEAD ROACHES IN FURNACE ROOM. OBSERVED 6-8 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AREA AND CONTACT PECT CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND DISH MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG BASE BOARDS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

HOOD VENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SOMEONE ON SITE MUST HOLD CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHEN COOKING, PREPING, SERVING OR HOLDING TCS FOODS. CHICKEN, MILK, DAIRY PRODUCTS ETC... PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN A PAN THAWING FOR NEXT MEAL USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OUTSIDE RECEPTICLES OPEN AND EXPOSED WITH TRASH. ALL CONTAINERS MUST BE CLOSED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. NO EXPOSED TRASH ON OR AROUND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.