Pj's Sports Grill

5247-5249 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

American

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Pj's Sports Grill is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“All food employees have food handler training” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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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.

Feb 18, 2026

License

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MEN BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 70.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50-60 F DUE TO THEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN ON AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. ALSO OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT DRAINING ON PREP FLOOR WHEN IN USE INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pj's Sports Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pj's Sports Grill on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pj's Sports Grill?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pj's Sports Grill.

Has Pj's Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pj's Sports Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pj's Sports 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.

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