International Grill — Azul 18th Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
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Public records show 22 inspections at International Grill — Azul 18th Restaurant stretching back to 2014. On Jul 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up nine times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nov 14, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED shelve IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING EXHAUST COVER AT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 12, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK, STEAK AND EGGS ARE ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2554261 CONDUCTED ON 04/13/2022 . THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SIDE WALL ON THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS. .INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND PEST PROOFED. 6-202.13 OBSERVED A FLY STRIP HANGING BEHIND THE BAR IN THE CORNER LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 11 SMALL FLIES ON SITE LOCATED AT FRONT BAR, DINING AREA TOILET ROOM AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY RECOMMENDED, CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKING AT 3 COMP SINK DRAIN PIPE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 13, 2022
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A MINOR PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE SIDE WALL ON THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR THE SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND PEST PROOFED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON TRAPS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOILED TRAPS. OBSERVED A DEAD COCKROACH NEXT TO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A FLY STRIP HANGING BEHIND THE BAR IN THE CORNER LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS (SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS) BEING RE-USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVENS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 12, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CARDBOARD ON THE REAR STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN. -THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR HAS THICK ICE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. -THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING MISSING FROM WALL BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMENR TOILET ROOM STALL'S TRASH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 31, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIETY OF READY TO EAT/ PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATE MARKING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT 41*F OR COLDER FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.ALSO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN 3 DOOR COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGEATION UNITS INCLUDING TRACKS OF SLIDING DOORS OF 2-DR REFRIGERATORS OF FOOD BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN. CLEAN/SANITIZE CAN OPENER ATTACHMENT OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AT REAR PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT REAR OF DEBRIS.
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Nov 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER HAS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.9F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.4F, SAUSAGE AT 47.5F, PORK AT 46.6F, FRENCH TOAST BATTER AT 43.9F, CHICKEN AT 45.1F, HAM AT 48.6F, BEEF AT 50F, TOMATO SAUCE AT 50.4F AND REFRIED BEANS AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $600. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2069708 ON 7/11/17 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. 35 - DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Jul 11, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2069409 ON 7/3/17 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES, TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ALSO, MUST REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT BAIT/POISON FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND STORE IT IN PROPER BAIT CONTAINERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE HOSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SITTING IN THE MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE HOSE ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM OF THE SINK.
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Jul 3, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE JUICE/COFFEE BAR NOT TURNED ON BUT USED TO STORE MILK AND HALF AND HALF CREAMER. ALSO, OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE HAM AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE BAR AND PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED MILK AT 47.5F, HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT 44.4F, CUT MELON AT 51.8F, PANCAKE BATTER AT 55.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS FAIL TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER CRACKING EGGS AND HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND USE DIRTY COMMON TOWELS WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER USING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN DISREPAIR. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT WAS NOT USING THE MACHINE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS SANITIZING DISHES AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES, TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ALSO, MUST REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT BAIT/POISON FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND STORE IT IN PROPER BAIT CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COKE PREP COOLER AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE HOSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SITTING IN THE MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE HOSE ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM OF THE SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER REFRIGERATION LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER PRESSURE NEEDS TO BE INCREASED AT WASHBOWL IN LADIES RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE. MANAGER INCREASE PRESSURE DURING INSPECTION.
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Feb 18, 2016
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DUST/DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE KNIFE RACK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Feb 10, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DUST/DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE KNIFE RACK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Feb 3, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE SIDES, ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DUST/DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE KNIFE RACK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE. REPAIR HOT WATER LEAK AT EXPOSED SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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74
Apr 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PAINT STORAGE SHELVES ALONG NORTH WALL, 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER GOOD STORAGE SHELVES ALONG NORTH WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA, FAN GUARD IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY 7-3-15.
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May 15, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F. INSTD TO HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE AT 40F. LARGE 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. INSTD TO HAVE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NO SEPARATION OF CUSTOMERS FROM FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, OPEN WALKWAY WITH PREP TABLE, ICE MACHINE, EXPOSED HANDSINK, ETC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER FOR FOOD PROTECTION AND TO PREVENT ACCESS TO CUSTOMERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was International Grill — Azul 18th Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International Grill — Azul 18th Restaurant on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at International Grill — Azul 18th Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at International Grill — Azul 18th Restaurant.
Has International Grill — Azul 18th Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at International Grill — Azul 18th Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at International Grill — Azul 18th Restaurant 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 International Grill — Azul 18th Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, International Grill — Azul 18th Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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