Broadway Grill

4800 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Broadway Grill 25 times, with records going back to 2010. Broadway Grill was last inspected on Jul 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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95
Sep 10, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (GOAT MEAT, SOUP, TACO ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HELD FOR SERVICE, OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
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78
May 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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86
Feb 28, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SOILED INTERIOR OF ALL COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON PREMISES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED TWO DOOR COOLERS, LOCATED IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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78
Jun 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE MADCHINE PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. MUST REPLACE WITH ICE SCOOP IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Feb 26, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE(1. ASTERIK NEXT TO FOOD AND 2.STATEMENT ABOUT FOOD), ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAK ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MANAGER OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED: EGGS, BEEF, ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AT INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM. NEED TO PROVIDE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRANING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SAID CERTIFICATE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRANING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
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61
May 15, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COLLECTED WATER UNDER SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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70
Jun 19, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- EGGS 69.3F, SOUR CREAM 48.2F, CHEESE 47.5F, SLICED TOMATOES 45.7F, CHICKEN 58.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE AND STORE ON SHELVES THAT MUST BE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING OF COMMON AREA AT THE BASEMENT DRY/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND REPAIR THE CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF GRILLING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK SALT ON COOKS LINE MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SHIELD BETWEEN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AND THE COOKS LINE BETWEEN THE TWO COOLERS. MUST BE A SHIELD THAT IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON THE FAR EAST SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN EXPOSED METAL OF DOOR HANDLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE FAUCET IN THE WASHROOM. LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Feb 24, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK SPICES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON THE FAR EAST SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER ON COOKS LINE MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE ICE/SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED HOT AND COLD HANDLES OF THE BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DIRTY WALL WITH FOOD SPLATTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CHIPPING WALL PLASTER AT THE GREASE TRAP OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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78
Apr 1, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1578623 DATED 10/7/15.#32- REMOVE TIN FOIL LINER FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE GRILL WHERE THE WHOLE CHICKENS ARE COOKED. MUST USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED TO AVOID PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION FROM THE TIN FOIL. #43-INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM OUTSIDE OF THE GRILL AND GOT A BUCKET AND PUT WATER AND SANITIZER AND PUT WIPING CLOTH ON THE BUCKET DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LABEL SOME DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS. MISSING LID FOR THE DRY FOOD CONTAINER WITH SUGAR. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN. FROZEN MEAT STORED IN THE GROCERY BAG INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND RAW CHICKEN STORED IN THE GROCERY BAG INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. NO METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL BOXES WITH FROZEN FOODS 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. CLEAN THE FLOOR AND DEFROST HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD -UP UNDERNEATH THE FILTERS, AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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70
Oct 7, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE TIN FOIL LINER FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE GRILL WHERE THE WHOLE CHICKENS ARE COOKED. MUST USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED TO AVOID PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION FROM THE TIN FOIL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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90
Jan 26, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS LOCATED IN THE SALAD COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND DEBRIS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. IDPH FOODHANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 3, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND SALAD PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 49F TO 58.7F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER:CHICKEN,HAMBURGER,FRESH EGGS,ETC. TECHNICIAN CALLED. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE SALAD PREP COOLER: DICED AND SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.8F; CHOPPED AND LEAF LETTUCE IN WATER AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 50F; COOKED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 53F; RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 55.6F TO 56F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 55.5F TO 56F; HOT DOG AT TEMP OF 49,2F; AMERICAN CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.2F; CHICKEN SALAD AT TEMP OF 48.2F TUNA SALAD AT TEMP OF 48F; RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES AT TEMP OF 53.9F; COOKED MIXED PURED VEGETABLE SAUCE AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 45.9F; FETA CHEESES AT TEMP OF 48.9F.ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15,VALUE 120. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POP DISPENSER AND ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE WITH A SLIGHTLY MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE WATER/POP COOLER,ALSO UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHTS ABOVE PREP COOLERS AND TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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78
Jan 23, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND FOOD STORED AT STEAM TABLE: REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 71.9F; TWO KIND OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 69.7F TO 71.9F; MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.9F; CORN AT TEMP OF 67.9F. FOUND FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER/PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:CHICKEN KABOB AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 49.9F, HOME MADE SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 50.5F, COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 55.6F AND 30 FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 51.9F AND COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 50.8F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 14,VALUE $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-10-13,REPORT #1235778. #32-REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION.FREEZER DOOR HAS A GAP,UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. BUILD UP ICE AROUND DOOR, ON TOP FOOD BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,INCLUDED UNDER SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
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May 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN FILTERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Mar 15, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS/REACH IN FREEZERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. BASEMENT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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86
Sep 9, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(1ST FLOOR), AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT ,MUST PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET FOR ALL SINK MENTIONED.
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Jul 21, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY PREP COOLER:COOKED CHICKENAT TEMP OF 47F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 7-18-11), SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 46.7, COOKED BEANS AT TEMP 48F,NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.(COOLER MAINTAINED AIR TEMP OF 41.1F)FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 6, VALUE 60.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073311-17
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. OBSERVED FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(1ST FLOOR), AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT ,MUST PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET FOR ALL SINK MENTIONED.
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86
Nov 23, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 43.8F, HAM AT 46F, BEEF AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 43.7F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 44.4F, GROUND BEEF AT 44.4F, CHEESE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 3 COMPARMTENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARMTENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Mar 22, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAIN SEE REPORT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAIN SEE REPORT
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAIN SEE REPORT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAIN SEE REPORT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//VIOLATION REMAIN SEE REPORT
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//VIOLATION REMAIN SEE REPORT
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Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//reach in cooler self service inproper temp 51f. food cream cheese cut salads. CDI Tag unit. To remove tag needs to fax a letter to dept of health at 312-746-4240 Critical Violation issued 77-38-005a.////Cooler unit now internal temp at 38.8f manger turn unit to the lowest temp. tag removed CDI
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//found inproper temp of cheese cake raw eggs,milk, chicken salads internal temp 51f. manger had denatural $100.oo
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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 rodent dropping in the bathroom 1st floor. approx 5-10 dropping. bst 10-15 dropping in prep area. during the time of inspection Rose Exterminatior came in and gave them service. CDI Rose Exterminator w will do a follow up 2/24 and 2/26/20. Inst remove and sanitize floor.Citation issue. 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage over flowing with cardboards and debri.Citation issued The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Serious violatiion 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//all foods need lables and dates thru out reach in cooler upright units 1st and bsmt prep area
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//invert all pots in pans in prep bsmt area.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. splash gaurd by exposed hand sink by ice machine is needed. open cutting boards stain and pitted needs to be replace or smooth. bsmt prep area splash gaurd are needed between 3 comp sink next to hand bowl. grease box not being maintain rusty need to repaint.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//rusty shelfs in walk in cooler needs to be replace.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.///all floors thru out bsmt and 1st floor need detail cleaning. hole in floor 1st floor behind counter leading to basement. all stock needs to elevated 6 inch up 6 inch away from wall.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//wall in food storage has a hole in the wall. needs to be repair.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Broadway Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Broadway Grill on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Broadway Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Broadway Grill.

Has Broadway Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Broadway Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Broadway Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Broadway Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Broadway Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.