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Daily Grind

900 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 21, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2013, Daily Grind has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 21, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Daily Grind is from May 21, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
May 21, 2019
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2018
License
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11
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82
Oct 13, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION POSTED OR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1395333 DATED 01/09/2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 38-INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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Jan 9, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTALL SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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90
Dec 10, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Daily Grind last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Daily Grind on file is from May 21, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

Has Daily Grind's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Daily 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.

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