Ocean Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
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Score
Ocean Grill & Bar appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. On Nov 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven 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
Nov 4, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: RAW OYSTERS). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Oct 16, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS. PREP COOLER WAS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE BOILING UNIT UNDER THE HOOD. PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INFORMED MANAGER ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. A WHOLE BEEF TENDON (59.9F) FOUND IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANDING WATER, BEEF BALLS (49.9F), SHREDDED BEEF TENDON (45.0F), CHICKEN (45.4F), SLICED BEEF (48.9F), BEEF TRIPE (45.0F) ALL FOUND IN A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE BOILING UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 55LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $159 WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK WITH NO TAG ATTACHED TO BULK BAGS OF HALF SHELL CHERRY STONE CLAMS, BABY CLAMS, OYSTERS, BABY CLAMS, ESCAGOT IN ALL FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 85LBS AT $675 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF TCS FOODS. APPROXIMATELY 5 PACKS OF RAW BEEF TENDON FOUND SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNITS MISSING THE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICE STORED ON A FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED DEVICE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING DIRECTLY ON OR ABOVE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CONTAINERS OF THE SAUCES AND SEASONINGS USED TO DRESS FOOD NOT COVERED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CLEAN WOK STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND A CLEAN POT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH MENTIONED FOOD CONTACT ITEMS AND REFRAIN FROM STORING CLEAN DISHWARE ON THE FLOOR.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WASHING LARGE DISHWARE THAT CAN'T FIT INSIDE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP ON THE ICE PANEL ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.
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Jul 11, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND OUTSIDE PARTICIALS STICKING TO DOOR. INSTRUCTEDT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED LINING FROM EQUIPMENT BEING NEW ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE GRILL AREA AND THE PREP TABLE WITH THE MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND THE FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE OVER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND OUTSIDE PARTICIALS STICKING TO DOOR. INSTRUCTEDT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LINING FROM EQUIPMENT BEING NEW ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE GRILL AREA AND THE PREP TABLE WITH THE MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND THE FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE OVER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2023
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMETATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBIILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PANTRY AREA WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean Grill & Bar on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ocean Grill & Bar.
Has Ocean Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ocean Grill & Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ocean Grill & Bar 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 Ocean Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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