Grill on Grand

3525 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

American

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Grill on Grand. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 10, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Grill on Grand dates to Oct 10, 2012.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2012

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Must apply non-toxic sealant to raw wood shelf under prep table. Instructed to install shield at exposed handsink between coffe machines.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Pizza oven not under ventilation. Instructed to move pizza oven under exhaust hood.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Instructed to provide thermometer for front beverage cooler.

Sep 24, 2012

License

6 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: Must have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below and freezer at 0 F or below.

Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water tank not connected. Instructed to connect tank and provided hot running water under city pressure.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: Outer opeing not protected or rodent proofed. Instructed to install door sweeps on front door.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained. Instructed to have water properly drain at 3 compartment sink.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Filters not provided under exhaust hood. Instructed to install filters. Must provide seal covers for toilet bowls. Cutting boards not maintained. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Pizza oven not under ventilation. Instructed to move pizza oven under exhaust hood. Sprayer at 3 compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to have sprayer elevated above waterline. Coffe machine and ice machine not provided with backflow preventer.. Instructed to install backflow preventer.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grill on Grand last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grill on Grand on file is from Oct 10, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grill on Grand?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grill on Grand.

Has Grill on Grand's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Grill on Grand have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grill on Grand 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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