New Modern Grill
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at New Modern Grill, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
23
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT, BOXES OF TOOLS, AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SMALL WHITE MICROWAVE ON THE COOK LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED ON THE INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP.
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90
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR IF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: COOKLINE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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86
Sep 21, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CEILING WOOD ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND REACH-IN FREEZERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER IS TOO LOOSE, AND THE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE.
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE AND/OR REPLACEMENT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND TWO-DOOR COOLER WITH SPILLS ON SHELVES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD GRIME, MISSING TILES AT THE PREP ROOM AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE, FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jun 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
3
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN TWO DOOR COOLER AND WOODEN PREP SURFACE. MUST USE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SHELVING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS FOR REPAIR IN FREEZERS OR THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE SOILED USED EGG CARTON FLATS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT ON THE GRILL LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE OR WASHABLE CONTAINER TO HOLD IN-USE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH APRONS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COVERS FOR BULK FOODS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, SHELVING, AND PREP SURFACES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS, SHELVING FRONT, AND REAR NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPEN CREVICES IN THE WALL OF THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED, CUT, OR SANDED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR BOTH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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61
Apr 28, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE DESSERT/SODA REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
36
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED/NOT VALID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON PREMISES.
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90
Sep 13, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2213798 DATED 8/30/2018 NOT CORRECTED. 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS/EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER DOOR AND RUBBER GASKETS, INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.
52
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD GRIME, MISSING TILES AT THE PREP ROOM AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE, FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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41
Sep 6, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C)MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 30, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:ICE MACHINE, SODA MACHINE, AND COFFEE MACHINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030(C) MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C)MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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67
Apr 13, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME SMALL HOLES ABOVE PREP COOLER AREAS. MUST SEAL HOLES ABOVE PREPARATION COOLER AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES, FOR ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Feb 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED, EXCEPT THAT OPERATOR MUST STILL DEFROST THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Feb 14, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763331 DATED 4/21/16: #32: DIRTY SHELVING WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FLAT GRILL, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO ADHERE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #33: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE REAR GLASS DOOR COOLER STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #34: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER PREP TABLE AND SHELVING IN REAR PREP, UNDER,BEHIND AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ALL STORED ITEMS AND SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. MUST CORRECT ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKING FOR PRODUCTS THAT ARE COOKED AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS (POTATOES AND SAUSAGE).
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED SOILED TAPE WRAPPED AROUND THE CINNAMON SHAKER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SHAKER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED THE PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING POTATOES TO BE CRACKED DOWN THE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD BROKEN CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER DURABLE, OR EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE TILES SEPARATING FROM THE FOOT RAIL AT THE DINER BAR, SHOWING A GAP INTO THE FLOOR CAVITY UNDERNEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FOOT RAIL SO THERE ARE NO GAPS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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74
Apr 21, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE A PLATE AS A SCOOP FOR FOODS INSIDE COOLER. FOOD SCOOPS MUST HAVE HANDLE STORED UPWARD OUTSIDE OF FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY SHELVING WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FLAT GRILL, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. DIRTY/RUSTY FOOD SHELVING IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO ADHERE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. EXTERIOR OF THE REAR GLASS DOOR COOLER STICKY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER PREP TABLE AND SHELVING IN REAR PREP, UNDER,BEHIND AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FLOOR AT THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND REAR ENTRANCE TO REAR STORAGE, IN POOR REPAIR WITH UNEVEN, PEELING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL STORED ITEMS AND SHELVING MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON CLOTH TOWELS ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 9, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATIONS GASKETS AND THE SHELVES INSIDE THE TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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90
Apr 27, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK, GREASY MATERIAL ON THE JOINTS OF BOTH OUTER COMPARTMENTS WHERE THE DIVIDERS ATTACH TO THE SINK AT THE EAST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY UNABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DUE TO THE BLACK, GREASY MATERIAL COMING OFF IN THE WASH AND SANITIZE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE SAID MATERIAL AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE OF TOXIC MATERIALS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL USED AS SHELVING AND SURFACE LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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78
Oct 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT AT FRONT COOKING AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALL CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORE AREAS NEXT TO WATER HEATER AND REAR ROOM BY WASHROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM REMOVE DIRT BUILD-UP.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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78
Mar 25, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR FOOD STORAGE COOLER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3 COMPATMENTSINK LOCATED AT FRONT COOKING LINE MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD UP AT THE FRONT SERVICE COOKING LINE ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER. MUST ALSO CLEAN FOOD SPLASHES AT THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN MIDDLE STORAGE AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GRIMMY FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COOKING LINE UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND 2DR REFRIGERATOR.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT THE 1DR FREEZER IN THE BACK AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET BASE OF 3COMP SINK LOCATED BETWEEN THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE AND THE COFFEE MAKER ACROSS FROM THE LOTTO MACHINE.
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Nov 1, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REAR SLIDING 2DOOR COOLER AT ALL TIMES. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE ICE BOX FREEZERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT ALL RUSTY RACKS INSIDE 2DR COOLER NEXT TO COOKING LINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESS FROST BUILD-UP AT ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REPAINT RUSTY REAR DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALL CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORE AREAS NEXT TO WATER HEATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK ACROSS FROM MAIN COOKING LINE.
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Jul 28, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MUST USE DURABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS WHICH CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 25, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 17, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MACHINE. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 75 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE STORED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STEAM TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET FROM THE HVAC UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Modern Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Modern Grill on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Modern Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at New Modern Grill.
Has New Modern Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Modern Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Modern 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 Modern Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Modern Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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