Griddle 24
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
67
Score
The most recent inspection for Griddle 24, located at 334 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, on March 26, 2026, resulted in a Moderate Risk classification with a score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation and five minor violations, including issues related to food-contact surfaces, cold holding temperatures, and thermometer accuracy. Griddle 24 has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its 18 scored visits.
18
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Apr 7, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
50
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Apr 17, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
52
Feb 8, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Dec 13, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 6, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
43
Mar 4, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 22, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 1, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 28, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Sep 20, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
50
Apr 10, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 3, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 27, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Mar 26, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER: LARGE PAN OF RICE AT 55.9F, LARGE PAN OF RICE AT 49.3F, AND LARGE PAN OF RICE AT 57.2F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDE APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLER LOCATED UNDERNEATH WAFFLE IRON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE NEAR ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPEMENT ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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