International Grill — Azul 18Th Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
67
Score
The most recent inspection for INTERNATIONAL GRILL, located at 1236 W 18Th St in Chicago, IL, occurred on 2025-07-09 and was categorized as moderate risk with a score of 67. This inspection resulted in eight minor violations, including issues with personal cleanliness, the proper use and storage of wiping cloths, and in-use utensils. Across 22 scored inspections, INTERNATIONAL GRILL has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
22
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 19, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Jan 12, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 19, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 31, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jun 6, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 11, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 3, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Nov 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 18, 2016
Consultation
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 10, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
May 15, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jul 9, 2025 Inspection
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD AND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IN FRONT BAR AREA STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AT THE TOP SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE WHITE PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH AND BLACKISH SUBSTANCE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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