Blaze N Grill

Year by year

Inspections

1. Mar 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2. Apr 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED OLD TZATZIKI SAUCE CONTAINER USED TO STORE CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE AND STORE FOOD ONLY IN FOOD GRADE, RE-USUABLE CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 1 DOOR OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

3. Oct 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     3-DOOR STAND UP PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. MUST REPLACE/REATTACH DOOR RUBBER GASKETS TO COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON GRILL REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

4. Aug 24, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jun 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. May 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.

7. May 12, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMON NAME (FLOUR,SALT, SUGAR ETC)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE CLEANING SUPPLY ROOM IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

8. Jan 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY POSTED HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM FROM LIGHTS AT KITCHEN/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD.

9. Apr 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AT SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN,PRECOOKED POTATOES) STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST USE PROPER UTENSILS FOR HANDLING FOOD FROM FOOD CONTAINERS. UTENSILS WITH OUT PROPER HANDLES SHOULD NOT BE USED AND ESPECIALLY SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN FOOD CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CORNER OF HAND WASHING SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE - SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREPARATION SINK IS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SEWAGE. MUST PROVIDE INDIRECT CONNECTION.PLEASE ALSO SEE CODE NUMBER 5-402.11. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38.030(C) CITATION NOT ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED SOME STANDING WATER ,LEAFS AND OTHER NON FOOD DEBRIS IN CLOSED TRASH DISPOSAL AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BACK ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR CORNER WALL IN BACK FOOD PREP DAMAGED DURING DELIVERIES

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN DUSTY VENTILATION OPENINGS OVER FOOD COOKING AREA

10. Nov 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Observed the lights above the 3 door prep cooler in the rear to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield and maintain.

11. Jan 27, 2017 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Instructed facility to label and maintain all prepared foods.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Observed torn gaskets on the front 3 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed cardboard being used as liners in rear. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Observed grease and food debris in the bottom compartment of the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Observed the floor in the front prep area to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Observed the faucet base of the three compartment sink to have a small leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

12. Nov 28, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD (POTATO CUTTER) BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PEP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW PRESSURE HAND SINK FAUCET INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.