Diner Grill
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
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Score
Diner Grill appears in inspection records 26 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Dec 22, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARABE AREA ADEQAUTE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Apr 9, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2602030 ON 09/03/2024. VIOLATION#41. NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT. #55. NOTED SPLATTER ON KITCHEN CEILING, HEAVY DUST ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM VENTS. #58. OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE REAR ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2024
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED BLACK AND ORANGE SUBSTANCE ON ICE CHUTE OF FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER AND BLACK SUBTANCE IN CENTER OF WHITE STOPPER IN ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(A, D)//OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF BOTH REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS PLACED IN THE FRONT INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12//NOTED DRIED SPICES IN FRONT PREP LINE AND REAR PREP AREA WIHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13//NOTED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FLY TRAP TO AN AREA NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD PREP AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11//NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14//NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.13//NOTED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11//NOTED SPLATTER ON KITCHEN CEILING, HEAVY DUST ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM VENTS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Aug 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS MILK 45.3 F AT PANCAKE BATTER 49.2, 44 CHEESE F, CARNE ASADA 45.8 F, CHICKEN BREAST 49.2 F, CORNED BEEF HASH 49.1 F, FRIES 68.7 F, AND SKIRT STEAK 62.6 F STORED IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS VALUED AT $150.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AMBIENT AIR OF 58.7 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (RAW CARNE ASADA, RAW CHICKEN, CORNED BEEF HASH, COOKED BROCCOLI,) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SPLATTER ON KITCHEN CEILING, HEAVY DUST ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM VENTS,
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED BLACK AND ORANGE SUBSTANCE ON ICE CHUTE OF FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER AND BLACK SUBTANCE IN CENTER OF WHITE STOPPER IN ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF BOTH REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS PLACED IN THE FRONT INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED DRIED SPICES IN FRONT PREP LINE AND REAR PREP AREA WIHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FLY TRAP TO AN AREA NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD PREP AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEM (POTATOES) INSIDE LARGE POTS AT THE REAR SHED TO BE IMPROPER AT 96.9F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 150 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $90.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REATR PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH TRAY AND GLASS CUPS ON TOP OF SINK.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Oct 18, 2022
Recent Inspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS WAS NOT OBSERVED ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED WITH OPENINGS AND GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID FOOD AND WIPING CLOTH STORAGE SHED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE WHITE CUP WITH NO HANDLE STORED IN A BULK FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO GET THE FOOD ITEM OUT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A; C) OBSERVED WHITE STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED 4 SQUIRT BOTTLES OF BUTTER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORED UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK ON A CRATE LINED WITH FOIL AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND REFRAIN FROM USING CRATES AS A FOOD STORAGE UNIT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE BREAD RACK, FOOD PREP TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED THE REAR VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FILTERS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SHOES STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND A HOODED SWEATER ON THE BREAD RACK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND SHOES IN A DESIGNATED PLACE, NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Oct 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (BACON) OF TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.6-48.8 F IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.8 LBS (4 PACKS A FAMILY SIZE BACON).$40. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:10 AM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS WAS NOT OBSERVED ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED WITH OPENINGS AND GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID FOOD AND WIPING CLOTH STORAGE SHED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE WHITE CUP WITH NO HANDLE STORED IN A BULK FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO GET THE FOOD ITEM OUT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 SQUIRT BOTTLES OF BUTTER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORED UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK ON A CRATE LINED WITH FOIL AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND REFRAIN FROM USING CRATES AS A FOOD STORAGE UNIT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE BREAD RACK, FOOD PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLLOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAND AND SANITIZE SAID FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHOES STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND A HOODED SWEATER ON THE BREAD RACK, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND SHOES IN A DESIGNATED PLACE, NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 19, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED STACK OF WASHCLOTHS BY THE SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DIRTY WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Aug 27, 2020
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRAY OF RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW BEEF PATTIES IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RAW BEEF SHOULD ALWAYS BE STORED OVER RAW CHICKEN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REARRANGED STORING. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU (EGGS, BURGERS, STEAK). MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER.". PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION, OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER IN UNISEX BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER BATHROOM MUST HAVE A SUPPLY OF TOILET PAPER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON APRIL 19, 2019, REPORT #2285468. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-010(B).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN FOOD MANAGER SANITATION COURSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 19, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH COOKS WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES WHEN NEEDED. ONE COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT CHEESE TO TOP PREPARED FOODS. ANOTHER COOK HANDLE READY TO EAT BREADS AND BUNS FOR SANDWICHES, READY TO EAT LETTUCE, PICKLES AND TOMATOES FOR SANDWICHES. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND MUST NOT HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RAW EGG SOILED SMALL BOWL USED FOR SCRAMBLING RAW EGGS SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY TO EAT TOMATOES AND PICKLES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE TOP PORTION PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE ALL RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH FOOD HANDLERS IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED ONE COOK WASHING HANDS IN THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER HANDLING RAW BEEF. THEN A DIFFERENT COOK WASHING HANDS IN THE REAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING MUST BE PERFORMED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PRINTED MENU, INFORM AND DISCLOSE ALL SUCH FOODS ON BOTH MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE REAR MOP CLOSET. SHELVING MUST ALLOW FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR MONITORING AND CLEANING.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, OLD EQUIPMENT, PLASTIC CRATES. MUST CLEAR AREA AND REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUR DRAWER COOLERS UNDER THE FLAT GRILL NOT TURNED ON,INSTRUCTED TO TURN IT ON AND MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINK AT WEST FRONT PREP AREA NOT LOCATED TO RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT AREA FOOD ,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED AT MIDDLE OF FRONT COUNTER TOP,TO BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE SWEPT DUE TO EXCESS DEBRIS.WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE DANDLING FROM UNIT AND ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCORDING TO SANITIZE SOLUTION USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: AT REAR PREP AREA A TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS INSTALL TO WASH POTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. COMPARTMENT MUST BE LARGE ENOUGH TO IMMERSE SAID POTS.MUST BE INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL/CAULKING AROUND HOODS FRONT AND REAR AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Nov 10, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED NO HOT OR TEMPER WATER AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN 57.9F. MANAGER TURN ON THE HOT WATER VALVE THAT WAS TURNED OFF. HOT WATER NOW AVAILABLE TEMPERATURE OF 95.6F. INSTRUCTRUTED MANAGER TO HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. 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: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATUION FANS INSIDE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAP IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR HALLWAY TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Mar 10, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY REFRIGEARTION UNITS AT FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CKEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 18, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIFED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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May 11, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1497907 DATED ON 10/17/14 NOT CORRECTED-#32 THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN, IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE AND MAINTAIN SINK, #38 FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN FAUCET COMPONENTS. THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT SLOW DRAINING ALSO FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIFED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN, IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP SOILED WITH SPLASH/FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CIRCULAR CUTOUT ON THE WEST WALL OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN FAUCET COMPONENTS.
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Mar 5, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PER PREVIOUS REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2014 THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER STILL HAS NO DOORS, REPLACE THE DUMPSTER DOORS WITH TIGHT FITTING DOORS. A REPRESENTITIVE OF REPUBLIC WASTE CO. HAS EMAILED A LETER STATING THAT THE DOOR REPLACMENT WAS REQUESTED AND A TECHNICIAN HAS BEEN DISPATCHED A WILL HAVE THE DOORS REPLACE WITHIN THE HOUR. SUPRERVISOR NOTIFIED AND CONSULTED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 14.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE HAS A OPEN GAP AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE METAL FLASHING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR PREP TABLE IS DIRTY AND HAS GAPS AT THE BOTTOM THAT CAN HARBOR PESTS, CLEAN AND SEAL THE EDGES OF THIS AREA.
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS NO DOORS, REPLACE THE DUMPSTER DOORS WITH TIGHT FITTING DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR WOOD CUTTING TABLE AREA IS STAINED, THE STEAM TABLE LIDS HAVE YELLOW DEPOSITS ON TOP AND THE MILK SHAKE MACHINE AREA IS DIRTY; CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE HAS A OPEN GAP AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE METAL FLASHING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR PREP TABLE IS DIRTY AND HAS GAPS AT THE BOTTOM THAT CAN HARBOR PESTS, CLEAN AND SEAL THE EDGES OF THIS AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BATHROOM SINK HAS SLOW RUNNING WATER FLOW, REPAIR THE SINK.
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78
Apr 1, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Nov 30, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITHOUT SANITIZER IN FINAL RINSE WATER. DIRTY DISHES BEING WASHED IN WASH SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-3-10 NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED AT THIS TIME.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, UNDER BOTH THREE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS, UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN WITH OPEN CREVICES. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAP IN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR HALLWAY TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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70
Mar 8, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 FRESH EGGS STORED UNDER FRONT COUNTER,AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 58.6F, AND 60F.FRESH EGGS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.(90 EACH EGGS), VALUE $5. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO60443-10
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, IN REAR PREP AREA(SINK WAS FULL OF CLEANING MATERIALS AND POT);FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS, ALSO HOT AND COLD WATER DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH WATER FLOW.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HAND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TAGGED"HELD FOR INSPECTION" FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK , INSTRUCTED TO USE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK ,WHICH ITEMS WAS REMOVED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60443-10. FAX A LETTER WHEN SINK IS FIXED.(FAX #312-746-4240)
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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.REPLACE BROKEN RUSTY RUBBER GASKET IN ICE CREAM CHEST FREZEER.REPLACE RUSTY BLADE FROM CAN OPENER.
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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.REMOVE BUILD UP ICE INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED AT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA
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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.FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, ALSO PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ON CEILING IN REAR PREP ARE AND FRONT STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Diner Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Diner Grill on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Diner Grill?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Diner Grill.
Has Diner Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Diner Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Diner 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 Diner Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Diner Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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