Rj Grunts

5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Rj Grunts has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Rj Grunts' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SHIELD AND MAINTAIN

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED, TOUCHING WALL IN OPEN WIRED RACK. INSTD TI STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 16, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD DRAWERS. OBSERVED BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED BUILDUP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS SUBMERGED IN WATER FOR ICE (ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE, REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDIE AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD DRAWERS. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBIRS ON SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 6, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: AIR VENT IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Feb 21, 2024

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rj Grunts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rj Grunts on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rj Grunts?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rj Grunts.

Has Rj Grunts' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rj Grunts 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 Rj Grunts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rj Grunts is inspected around three times per year on average.

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