BOBNGRILL in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/12/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at BOBNGRILL in an inspection dated 04/12/2023.

Located at 921 W BELMONT AVE in the Lakeview area, the establishment serves the local community. The Lakeview neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 6 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation related to hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored - Comments: a Bucket with Sanitize Solution and Linen Must Be Provided at Prep Tables. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The second violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The third violation concerned thermal management. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Need to Repair Cold Water Handle, Unable to Supplie Steady Flow of Cold Water at Front Handwashing Sink.. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.

The fourth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The fifth violation related to handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Broken Back Flow Prevention Device at Mop Sink Is Broken. Repair Issue. Leaking Pipe Under the Three Compartment Sink.repair Issue. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.

The sixth violation involved sanitization. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Broken Metal Floor Inside the Walk-in Floor in Basement Prep Area By the Staircase.repair/replace. Surface Must Be Easily Cleanable.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/12/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.