New Famous Grill
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
90
Score
New Famous Grill appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
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.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting New Famous Grill on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD WASTEWATER AFTER CLEANING FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST AND INSECTS.
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Feb 10, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART AND GRILL TABLE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUL SMELLING ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Mar 5, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579550 8/3/23 NOT CORRECTED #37-: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #56-: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS: COOKED GROUND BEEF, AND ITALIAN BEEF. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:46 P.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)CITATION ISSUED(COS)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, IN WALK IN STORAGE UNIT MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF CHEST FREEZER AND IN BOTH WALK IN STORAGE COOLERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 3, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND REACH IN DEEP FREEZER, SHELVINGS NEED CLEANING ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT AND DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Apr 20, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES UPRIGHT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES STORED INSIDE OF REUSED BREAD BAGS IN GLASS REACH IN COOLERS.MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ROLLING CART,RUST FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GLASS REACH IN COOLER ,GRILL TABLE, FRONT COUNTER COOLER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BOTH STORAGE COOLERS,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2020
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE REUSING BREAD BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER BLADE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,ROLLING CART,PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER STORAGE AREAS AND ALONG WALL BASES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP IN POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Jul 27, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT LETTUCE, TOMATOES, CHEESE, AND BREAD WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING SANDWICHES AND GYROS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, UTENSILS, ETC PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP IN POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED CONCENTRATION BETWEEN USES.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER GLOVES FOR READY TO EAT FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON GASKETS ON REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND THE FRONT 3 DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LEDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSURE DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
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Jul 16, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT IN WASHROOM DUSTY.MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DUST PANS NOT CLEAN,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND CHEST COOLERS AT REAR, AND UNDER PREP TABLE AT SOUTH WALL BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 3, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CAN OPENER IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED, AND REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN OTHER AREAS.
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Nov 3, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD (BLEACH, SOAP, OVEN CLEANER, ETC)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Famous Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Famous Grill on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Famous Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at New Famous Grill.
Has New Famous Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Famous Grill 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 New Famous 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 New Famous Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Famous Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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