Chicago Grind

5256 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
American
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2020
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Chicago Grind has four inspections on file, the first dated 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 7, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Chicago Grind since Aug 7, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2253118 DATED 1/25/19 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING: #51 OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD BE LOCATED AT UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES THAT CAN BE IDENTIFIED SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. MUST OBTAIN THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO FOLLOW VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN CASE OF INCIDENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Jan 25, 2019
License
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED YOGURT, COOKIES AND ALL PREPACKAGED BAKED GOODS IN FRONT SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLER IN NEED OF LABELS CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY AND INGREDIENT LIST
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT DUMP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED TO BE CLEANED : VENTS ON DOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, VENTS ON DOORS AND CEILING IN WASHROOMS, VENTS IN FURNACE ROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE BREWER WATER SUPPLIES. ALSO, NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET (SPRAYER/HOSE). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INCLUDING: NORTH WALL OF KITCHEN WALL IN DISREPAIR AND RAW WOOD GOING UP WALL AND ON CEILING. RESTORE WALL AND PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WALLS BEHIND TOILET AND SINK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Grind last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Grind on file is from Aug 7, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Grind?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicago Grind.

Has Chicago Grind's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Grind have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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