Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Address: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jul 3, 2012
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100

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  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE [multiple violations]
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED [multiple violations]
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS [multiple violations]
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS [multiple violations]
  • WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE [multiple violations]
Jun 14, 2011 0
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE [multiple violations]
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED [multiple violations]
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS [multiple violations]
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS [multiple violations]
  • WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE [multiple violations]
Jun 15, 2011 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jul 22, 2011 100
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • 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
Jun 26, 2012 0
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jul 3, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Jun 14, 2011

BACK DOORS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE MUST RODENT-PROOF (OBSERVED ABOUT 1 1/2 INCHES GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. 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.
ALL COOLERS MUST BE TURNED-ON & HOLDING AIR TEMPS OF 40F OR BELOW. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.
NO HOT RUNNING WATER THRU-OUT PREMISES AT THIS TIME- MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.
ALL TAYLOR-MARGARITA MIX MACHINES (4) MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER LINES ABOVE THE HOPPERS. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FUNCTIONAL. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT KITCHEN, 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLERS, DISHROOM, BAR, REAR PREP AREA MUST BE FIXED; METAL PLATES OF WALK-IN COOLER IN MEZZANINE MUST BE RE-CAULKED/GAPS SEALED. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
ANY OPENINGS AROUND PIPES/CONDUITS, GAP ON THE WALL AT RIGHT CORNER OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT & THE EAST WALL PANEL OF THE BEER COOLER- MUST BE SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Jun 15, 2011

CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. ALL COOLERS ARE AT 40F & BELOW DURING THIS VISIT.
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE HAS BEEN PROVIDED THRU-OUT ESTABLISHMENT.
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
CORRECTED AT THIS TIME

Jun 26, 2012

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS. INSTRICTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD CONTAINER STORED UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AWAY FROM HAND SINKS.

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