Chili's T - 3, 11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Chili's T - 3
Address: 11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 8
Last inspection: Sep 20, 2012
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100

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 16, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  • WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
Sep 21, 2010 50
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 16, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 23, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Dec 23, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 7, 2012 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 14, 2012 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Sep 20, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 16, 2010

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR AND MOTOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;HANDSINK NEAR DISHMACHINE MUST BE RECAULKED;3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA NEEDS RECAULKING
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COUNTER TOP UNDER SOFT SERVE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;SHELVES IN PREP COOLER #1 BECOMING RUSTY,MUST REPLACE;INTERIOR AND RUBBER GASKET OF PREP COOLER # 2 AND #9 MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; GUN HOLDER IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; LAMP AND ATTACHED CORD IN SERVICE AREA MUST BE CLEAN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR ,WALLS ATTACHED EQUIPMENT UNDER DISHMACHINE MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BIG STORAGE AREA AT THE LOWER LEVEL MUST BE REPLACED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN THE BOILER AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN BIG WALK-IN COOLERS AT THE LOWER LEVEL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Sep 21, 2010

Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F containing an adequate amount of detergent effective to remove grease and solids. FOUND WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK IN 2ND FLR ROTUNDA PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,ONLY 100F ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE 110F TO 120F,MUST CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX BOILER,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ITS OWN WATER HEATER;BEFORE END OF INSPECTION WATER REACHED 110F
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 VIOLATION FROM REPORT #250967,06-16-10 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND #33 SHELVES IN COOLER #1 BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED, #33 COUNTER TOP UNDER SOFT SERVICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MANAGER TOOK THE SHELVES FROM THE COOLER FOR REPLACEMENT AND CLEAN COUNTERTOP
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR COOLERS #4,5,7 AND 8 UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLERS;HEATING LAMP WIRE AND PANEL UNCLEAN,GREASY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;PREP COOLER COVERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES UNDER FRYER IN 2ND FLR ROTUNDA PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CART FOR TRANSPORTING FOOD FROM 2ND FLR TO OTHER RESTAURANTS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CART
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AROUND DISH AREA WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS,MUST BE REMOVED OR REPAINT WALLS;CEILING PANEL IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;WALLS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER 2ND FLR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS UNCLEAN -BEHIND WALK IN COOLER,ALL AROUND BAR AREA,BEHIND EQUIPMENT 2ND FLR MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE REPLACED IN THE FF:NEAR BOILER,DISH AREA IN 2ND FLR ,REAR STORAGE AREA IN 2ND FLR
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN 2ND FLR ROTUNDA MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED

Jun 16, 2011

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER #4 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.1F,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED, INSIDE COOLER WERE FOODS PREPARED IN THE MORNING ,FOODS WERE TRANSFERRED TO WALK IN COOLER,TAG COOLER ,MUST BE FIXED TO 40F OR BELOW ;MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED
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. FOUND 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR NEAR HANDSINK AND LEMON/PICKLES ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;MUST NOT HAVE INSECTS/FLIES IN THE RESTAURANT,INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE;GIVEN 5 DAYS 06-23-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY (3) HEAT LAMP CASES MUST BE REPLACED; VENT COVER AT THE REAR DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR VENTS IN 4 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN PREP AREA MEZZANINE ROTUNDA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ROLLER CART IN KITCHEN FOR TRANSPORTING FOOD VERY DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ; COOLER #6 INTERIOR NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MEZZANINE ROTUNDA GREASY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN MEZZANINE ROTUNDA MUST BE REPLACED

Jun 23, 2011

HAS BEEN CORRECTED ,NO FRUIT FLIES IN BAR AREA; ANDERSON SERVICE REPORT 06-22-11; INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN AT ALL TIMES,FLUSH FLOOR DRAINS REGULARLY AND DON'T REMOVE COVER OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS
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FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

Dec 23, 2011

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DISHMACHINE AREA NEEDS RECAULKING; AIR VENT AREAS IN 3 WALK IN COOLERS AT THE MAIN STORAGE AT THE LOWER LEVEL ROTUNDA DIRTY WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. RUBBER GASKET OF 2 PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN DIRTY AND GREASY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;SHELVES UNDER CHIPS MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;SHELVES ON THE SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE MEZZANIN KITCHEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR AT THE REAR BEHIND WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;FLOOR UNDER CHIPS MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR AROUND BAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE MEZZANINE KITCHEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS ON CORNERS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,BASE WALLS IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;BASE WALLS UNDER CHIPS MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING TILES ABOVE COOLER IN MEZZANINE KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

May 7, 2012

THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KITCHEN MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED-INTERIOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR COOLER UNCLEAN,TRANSPORT ROLLER CART UNCLEAN,SHELVES IN HOT HOLDING AREA UNCLEAN,CONDENSER AREA UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN; THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN 2ND FLR-MEZZANINE PREP AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED-ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA UNCLEAN,EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,FILTER OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN
FLOORS IN 2ND FLR-MEZZANINE PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
IN 2ND FLR -MEZZANINE BASE WALLS UNDER DISH AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED BASE WALLS UNDER ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPLACED
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED
CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED

May 14, 2012

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Sep 20, 2012

BAR UNUSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
DESSERT REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF SINKS AND SHELVES AT 2ND FLOOR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
FLOOR GROUT LOW UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

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