Lucky Grill

7779 W Talcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
American
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 22 inspections at Lucky Grill, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up 10 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Lucky Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN OUTDOOR REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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95
Oct 8, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAVY, PANCAKE MIX, ETC. STORED IN OLD SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER STORED IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Sep 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MAHCINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 27, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER BEHIND WALL NEXT TO WALK IN. REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER IN ORDER TO REDUCE HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS.
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Feb 11, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE LIGHT BULB AT REAR VENT/EXHAUST HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC).
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COMPLETE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT SODA MACHINE,COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT THESE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT TO BE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY STAIRWAY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHT IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE RESTROOM
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May 17, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (BEEF,CHICKEN)STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME,(SAUCES OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER, SALT,FLOWER ETC)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORAGE.OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON FOOD PREP COOLER DOOR
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNPROTECTED WOOD BOARD LOCATED ON REAR ROOM HOOD SYSTEM.MUST USE PROPER AND FIRE PROOF EASY CLEANABLE MATERIALS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PILING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REACH OVER FREEZER, SODA SYRUP SHELVING IN BASEMENT
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 17, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to store all food items in food grade materials only and to maintain. Observed the wood surface under the front exposed handsink and ice bin to be heavily worn and damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the basement behind the freezers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Mar 24, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed foods not properly labeled: instructed facility to label and maintain all foods out of original containers or prepared foods.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard to the right of the front exposed handsink.
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Mar 3, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed refrigeration units not maintained: observed the milk dispenser/cooler at a temperature of 49.7f, the rear 2 door/3 drawer cooler at a temperature of 50.4f, and the front prep 1 door cooler at a temperature of 48.5f. Tagged all held for inspection by CDPH, instructed not to use or remove tags. Instructed to repair and maintain all refrigeration devices at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: In the milk dispenser/cooler found 0.5lbs of milk at 47.7f, in the front prep 1 door cooler found 0.5lbs of egg whites at 49.5f, 6lbs of dressing at 44.5, 2lbs of egg product at 46.7f, 0.25lbs of cut tomatoes at 45.0f, 0.25lbs of cut cucumbers at 45.1f, 1lb of cottage cheese at 45.9f, 0.5lbs of anchovies at 45.1f, 0.5lbs of hollandaise sauce at 46.2f, 0.5lbs of whipped cream at 49.2f, and 1lb of cut melons at 48.6f, and in the rear 2 door/3 drawer prep cooler found 1lb of cooked pasta at 53.1f, 0.5lbs of eggs at 52.6f, 1lb of cut melon at 51.1f, 0.5lbs of gravy at 50.2f, and 0.5lbs of cut greens at 49.7f. Operator discarded and denatured said items valued at $100. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed poor hygienic practices: observed a foodhandler with gloves on take a sip from a glass, put glass in dirty dish pile, and proceed to handle food without washing hands and changing gloves. Also observed a foodhandler discard food that was at an improper temperature (cottage cheese) with bare hands into garbage can, then rinse hands in three compartment sink without soap. Also observed staff handling dirty dishes from customers tables, returning them to the dirty dish area, then proceed to serve customers without washing hands first. Instructed facility to properly wash hands at every possible point of contamination in approved handsinks with soap and water. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Observed an employee washing dishes in bucket that was in the three compartment sink with soapy water, then rinse said dish and place on shelf to dry without sanitizing. Instructed facility that all dishes must be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized in a three compartment sink or dish machine. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed foods not properly labeled: instructed facility to label and maintain all foods out of original containers or prepared foods.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed sealed syrup containers stored around the front of the exposed handsink. Instructed facility to relocate and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed waste water pipes located above dry storage area and chest freezers in basement. Instructed facility to adequately shield pipes or to relocate freezers and dry storage. Observed the counter space below the front exposed handsink and milk dispenser to be in poor repair. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so surfaces are clean and smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed facility to install and maintain a splashguard to the right of the front exposed handsink.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors throughout facility: under and around equipment and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink stoppers to be in poor repair. Instructed facility to maintain working sink stoppers on site.
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Oct 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT FOIL IS PROHIBITED ON FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT. DISCONTINUE USE. ALSO, 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA HAS ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, COLD WATER KNOB ON MOP SINK IN REAR IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORECTED: 3-20-2015, REPORT #1528075: 45- ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. 32-EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS. 33-CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 35-CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPIANT VENTILATION DUCT. 40-THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. 43-ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORAGE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, SLICER, AND ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST IN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT VENTILATION DUCT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK. SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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May 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSERS OF WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA FRUIT/DRESSING COOLER ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON COOLERS CONDENSERS AND REMOVE TIN FOIL ON SHELVES, SAID SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (UPPER PORTION AT ICE MAKER). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAINT PEELING FROM EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION DUCT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED TABLE TOP WITHOUT CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Mar 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH STAIR WAYS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH STAIR WAY.
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Mar 15, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less at reach in freezer at time of inspection on 3/06/2012, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperatures of 40f or less.-hamburger at 66.3f, eggs at 62.3f, ham at 50.7f, cut tomatoes at 46.0f, sauce at 44.7f. Citation issued#H000072748 with a court date of 4/19/2012 at 400 W Superior in Room #112 at 2:00 PM. Mgmt. discarded product at once, air cooler temperature was at 41.5f.
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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: Found front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door. Citation issued#000072748 with a court date of 4/19/2012 at 400 W Superior in Room # 112 at 2:00 PM.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, reach in cooler shelving, and storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front counter shelving needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under dishmachine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)floors in bsmt storage areas under pallets need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen, bsmt. storage areas shall be provided, light shields need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometers to all coolers to properly maintain 40f or less at all times.
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Jan 6, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink, utensils, coolers and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. INstructed to provided stoppers at sink. Drainline at handsink in prep area leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Exposed handsink attached to three compartment sink. Instructed to install non-absorbent shield between both sinks.
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Mar 24, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE 2 REACH IN FREEZER , WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucky Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucky Grill on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucky Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Lucky Grill.

Has Lucky Grill's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lucky Grill 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 Lucky Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.