Griddle 24
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Griddle 24 18 times, with records going back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Griddle 24's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
18
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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.
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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.
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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
67
Apr 7, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED FAUCET AT SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(RAW CRACKED EGGS NOT IN SHELL) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON SPECIALS MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS, OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON SPECIALS MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON SPECIALS MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERSIK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON SPECIALS MENU THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS, TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO SPECIALS MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND TO ADD REMINDER STATEMENT TO SPECIALS MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND OBSERVE FOOD ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT LEAKING AND OBSERVED FAUCET AT SANITIZER COMPARTMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND LAEKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP IN FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: LIQUID RAW EGGS AT 51.5F IN THE MAIN LINE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, RAW BEEF AT 46.7F IN THE SMALL GRILL DRAWER COOLER, MASHED POTATOES AT 45.7F IN THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS OUT OF TEMPERATURE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS. VALUED APPROXIMATELY $50.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
22
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMP WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREP SURFACES/ON HANDWASHING SINK SPLASH GUARDS IN-BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE USED WIPING CLOTHS IN APPROVED SANITIZER SOLUTION OR MAINTAIN DRY WHEN USED FOR WIPING SPILLS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN BOXES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY EGG CARTONS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE (SMALL STOVE, GRIDDLE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EGG CARTONS AND ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVEN RACKS IN THE REAR AREA SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Apr 17, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER MEASURED AT 75F IN THE EMPLOYEE BASEMENT RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. EMPLOYEE REPAIRED HANDSINK AND IS NOW MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLAITON 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. DISCUSSED THAT READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PLACED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE RAW EGGS. EMPLOYEE REORGANIZED WALK-IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS STORED IN COOLER LOCATED ON WIRE RACK (NEAR COOKLINE HAND SINK) IS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. RAW EGGS TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 50.4F. APPROXIMATELY 3 POUNDS OF EGGS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $50 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: COOLER LOCATED ON WIRE RACK (NEAR COOKLINE HAND SINK AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURED ABOVE 50.F. ALL TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. REFER TO VIOLATION #22. COOLER WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ONCE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED PROPERLY OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE AN INSPECTOR MAKE A SITE. COOLER IS NOW 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-005 CITAITON ISSUSED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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52
Feb 8, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO UTILITY TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA AND URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT ABLE TO BE FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIST OF WHICH EMPLOYEES ARE VACCINATED AND WHICH ARE TESTING FOR COVID-19. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
64
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SOME DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER IN FENCED OFF DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
54
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY PAPER HUNG ABOVE BOX OF ONIONS IN BASEMENT AND CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING DRY GOODS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE FLYPAPER AWAY FROM FOOD AND ELEVATE BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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70
Dec 13, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING FOOD (POTATOES, WHOLE FRUIT) STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWN RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE DISHMACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD THE DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TRAYS OR REPLACE.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
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78
Oct 6, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE; FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED SAUSAGES IN THE COOKS LINE AREA ON THE GRIDDLE AT 76F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. FOUND 4 LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED POTATOES TIGHTLY COVERED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RANGING FROM 51F TO 56F. FOUND COOKED SAUSAGES AND CORNED BEEF HASH IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 45 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE MENU CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE (APPROXIMATELY 12 FT BY 12 FT) OPENING IN THE SOUTH FACING FRONT WALL OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL TO PREVENT ENTRY OF INSECTS AND OTHER CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING FOOD (POTATOES, WHOLE FRUIT) STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROWN RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE DISHMACHINE TRAYS THAT HOLD THE DISHES IN PLACE INSIDE OF THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TRAYS OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND A MAJORITY OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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43
Mar 4, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK, AND REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON SAID SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL AROUND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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70
Jul 22, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EMPTY BOXES BEING STORED IN ALCOVE AT REAR OF BASEMENT NEAR WATER PIPES AND NEXT TO LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF CLUTTER UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION.
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86
Jul 1, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOOD THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED NOT IDENTIFIED ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY WITH A SYMBOL THAT CAN RELATE TO THE FOOT NOTE DISCLAIMER. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( SUGAR, SALT..), INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN CLEAN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED CONDENSATING WATER ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.
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82
Sep 28, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEATH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE ON ALL MENUS FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS
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70
Sep 20, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF ( TCF) FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE. APPROX 4-LB BUCKET OF ALFREDO SAUCE DATED (9-13) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.3F. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD TCF FOODS MUST BE MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $30.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 MANAGER DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY NOT ANSWERING INSPECTORS QUESTIONS REGARDING PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICES TO OPERATION,( COOLING FOODS, HOW TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEATH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 80.F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100.F. MUST REPAIR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE ON ALL MENUS FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15(A) OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID , OPEN ON RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
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Apr 10, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED TO LINE SHELVING IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS, IN DRY STORAGE AND AT THE SODA COMPRESSOR MACHINE. OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE COOK LINE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL AND MAINTAIN FOOD STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DRY GOODS STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE STAIRS. MUST NOT STORE FOOD DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES, OR PROVIDE IMPERMEABLE SHIELDS AROUND EXPOSED PIPES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWN ORGANIC MATTER ACCUMULATING IN THE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE LIQUOR ROOM. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE LIQUOR ROOM SO ROOM IS CLEARLY ILLUMINATED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVERS HANDLING FOOD (TOAST, BUTTER, CONDIMENTS) WITHOUT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HATS, HAIR NETS OR OTHER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD.
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Feb 3, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. MUST HAVE PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING CREAM PIES AND CHEESECAKE AT 60F. COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITCAL VIOALTION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 7 CREAM PIES AND 1 AND CHEESECAKE WEIGHING APPROXIMATLY 50LBS VALUED AT $100 AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURRE OF 60.0F INSIDE COOLER AT WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. ALL CREAM PIES AND CHEESECAKE WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. OBSERVED 5LBS CHICKEN BREAST PATTIES IN HOLD HOLDING UNIT AT 119.0 F VALUED AT $25. OBSERVED 10 LBS BEEF PATTYS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT VALUED AT $30 AT 119.0F. OBSERVED 1/2 LB OF REFRIED BEANS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT VALUED AT $3 AT 91.0F. OBSERVED 2 DOZEN POOLED EGGS AND 1 DOZEN POOLED EGG WHITES AT 48.4F WITHIN COLD HOLD UNIT. ALL FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. MUST HAVE PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 27, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED GAPS BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOORING ON THE BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAPS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASMENT DOES NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Griddle 24 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Griddle 24 on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Griddle 24?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Griddle 24.
Has Griddle 24's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Griddle 24 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Griddle 24 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Griddle 24 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Griddle 24 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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