Grillicious Bite

3211 N Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Grillicious Bite appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM COVERED BEVERAGE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES WHERE POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS CANNOT OCCUR AND MAINTAIN.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE FOOD PREP SURFACE IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO DESIGNATED AREA WHERE CONTAMINATION OF COOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS CANNOT OCCUR AND MAINTAIN.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING SPILLS IN AN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ITEMS TO BE SOILED: INTERIOR CAVITY OF FRONT SERVICE AREA 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

May 2, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOORS THROUHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 27, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Apr 19, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2568729 ON 12/20/22 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 TABLETOP DEEP FRYERS USED TO COOK FOOD AND NOT STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED BENEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Dec 20, 2022

License

4 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL, LOCATED IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES WITH GAPS, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AND AND GAPS AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, AND PAINT) IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grillicious Bite last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grillicious Bite on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grillicious Bite?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Grillicious Bite.

Has Grillicious Bite's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grillicious Bite have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grillicious Bite 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 Grillicious Bite inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grillicious Bite is inspected around two times per year on average.

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