S & G Grill
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
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Score
S & G Grill appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2010. S & G Grill was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so S & G Grill trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN PREP AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS DINING ROOM AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES PANELS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MIANTAIN
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Jan 27, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12//NOTED BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR DISHROOM NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12//NOTED SPOONS STORED INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS HELD IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13//NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. Apr 7, 2025 ----4-601.11(C)//NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114//NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON WEST WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR BASEMENT OFFICE AND IN SOUTHWEST AREA UNDERNEATH STEPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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Jan 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED TURKEY, COOKED HAM, CORNED BEEF HASH, COOKED VEGETABELS AND MEAT MIX) IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND DELI COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK, BROWN AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF FULL ICE BIN STORED IN BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK INGREDIENTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR DISHROOM NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SPOONS STORED INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS HELD IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND ALONG THE WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON WEST WALL IN BASEMENT NEAR BASEMENT OFFICE AND IN SOUTHWEST AREA UNDERNEATH STEPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE FRONT SERVING COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPRETURE:HALF CUT HONEDEW AND CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 53.6F; DICED MIXED FRESH FUITS( CANTALOUPE,HONEYDEW AND STRAWBERRIES) AT TEMP OF 47.8F; COTTAGE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.6F; YOGURT AT TEMP OF 44.7F TO 45F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.POUNDS 8,VALUE20 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-16-22,REPORT #2552961 #10)6-301.14: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. #37) 3-302.12: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #47) 4-102.11(A:1;B:1): NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #55) 6-201.11: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STAINS, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE. #55)6-501.12: NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER, SHELVES WITH MULTI USE UTENSILS,IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED AT SERVING KITCHEN WINDOW MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA USED FOR VARIOUS ITEMS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON CEILING IN DISHROOM,ON PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN,REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABALE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THE DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. Edit
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDLES AT COVERS FOR THE HOT STEAM UNIT IN THE KITCHEN(EAST SITE). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHROOM NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.REPAIR ISSUE
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Mar 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES, COOKED CHICKEN, HAM ETC INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE KITCHEN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO AHVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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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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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA AND DUSTY FANS ON VENTS AND CEILING AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE STAINS, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE. MUST ALSO CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 8, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 22, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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 #7-38-012(A). 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. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING 3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Feb 11, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11 NOTED RAW CHICKEN ON SHELVE ABOVE COOKED HAM/BAKED HAM INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ALSO NOTED RAW EGGS ON SHELVE ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS(SAUSAGE,GROUND BEEF ETC)INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND 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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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILINGS, SHELVES, EQUIPMENT AT THE DINNING AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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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 #7-38-012(A). 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 NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH MIXING BLENDER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH NO HAND WASH SINK, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PREP SINK OR REMOVE THE PREP TABLE FROM THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Mar 15, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.). MUST LABEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL HOLES AT WALLS ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK 1ST FLOOR. MUST SEAL.
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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 MACHINES,SODA MACHINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND WASTE WATER DRAINAGE PIPING ABOVE BAG IN A BOX SODA SYRUP(BASEMENT). MUST RELOCATE( INSTALL APPROPRIATE DROP CEILING/PVC PIPING,ETC.)
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Jun 28, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOK LINE. NOTED ONE EMPLOYEE AT THE GRILL TOAST SOME TORTILLA SHELLS, THEN USE HIS BARE HANDS TO REMOVE SHELLS FROM GRILL AND WRAP IN WAX PAPER. NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE REMOVE TOAST FROM THE TOASTER WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACE ONTO A PLATE. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST USE SOME FORM OF BARRIER WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS, SUCH AS TONGS, GLOVES, DELI PAPER OR OTHER METHODS. THE EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SODA AND CHEST FREEZERS STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST NOT STORE FOOD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT UNDER EXPOSED WASTE LINES, OR PROVIDE GUTTER SYSTEM ON EXPOSED WASTE PIPES. MUST REMOVE TORN PLASTIC COVERING ON FACES OF FRYERS AND ICE MACHINE DOOR AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRYER, THE PIPE UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE UNDER SIDE OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULB IN 1ST FLOOR 2 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER.
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Jul 21, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SEE RETAIL FOOD REPORT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE RETAIL FOOD REPORT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE RETAIL FOOD REPORT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE RETAIL FOOD REPORT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE RETAIL FOOD REPORT
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Jul 7, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.BEHIND FRONT COUNTER/COFFEE PREP WHERE ALCOHOL BEVERAGES WILL BE STORED, PREPARED, SERVED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SEE RETAIL FOOD REPORT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE RETAIL FOOD REPORT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE RETAIL FOOD REPORT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE RETAIL FOOD REPORT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE RETAIL FOOD REPORT.
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Nov 25, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR OF THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE EDGES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN BOTH AFFECTED AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 1.5 POUNDS OF SAUSAGE AT 116.2F BEING HELD IN THE STEAM TABLE. ALSO FOUND 5 POUNDS OF TUNA SALAD IN THE KITCHEN PREP COOLER AT 46.9F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER AND THE TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE COOLER GASKETS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER COOLERS AND AT THE SERVER STATION COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE FRUIT STORAGE AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER STATION ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A SEPERATE, SANITARY FASHION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT AND TO MAINTAIN. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Nov 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL IN BASEMENT.
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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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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02-27-13, REPORT#1322386. (41)FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(43) FOUND WASH CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORE. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090. MANAGER PROPERLY STORED MOPS AND BROOMS AND WASH CLOTHES DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND BASEMENWALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACE. RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN PREP AREAS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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86
Sep 13, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WHICH MUST BE LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GASKET IN THE ICE BOX FREEZER HOLDING FROZEN CHICKEN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESS DIRT AND DUST AT BASEMENT FLOOR CORNERS AROUND AND NEXT TO THE WATER HEATERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Nov 4, 2011
Complaint
3 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. REPLACE BROKEN GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK.ALSO REPLACE LIDS AT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA(IN POOR REPAIR,EXPOSED INSULATION, BROKEN AND EXCESS TAPE IS USED.NEED TO REPLACE.
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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 CLEANING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.NEED TO CLEAN ALSO WHEELS OF THE UNIT.
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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.CHANGE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISHROOM.NEED TO CLEAN FANS IN DINING ROOMS,DUST BUILD-UP.REMOVE DIRTY CAUKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND RECAULK .
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86
Feb 1, 2010
Consultation
2 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 EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.
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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 AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND SUPPORTS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Jan 22, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE BROILER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED HAM AT 44F, AND COOKED SAUSAGES AT 43F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE BROILER: HAM AT 44F, CHEESE AT 44F, SALAMI AT 48F, CANADIAN BACON AT 46F, TUNA AT 46F, FETA CHEESE AT 44F, FRENCH TOAST BATTER AT 47F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 75# OF FOOD WORTH $130. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.
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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 AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND SUPPORTS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was S & G Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at S & G Grill on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at S & G Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at S & G Grill.
Has S & G Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at S & G Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at S & G 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 S & G Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, S & G Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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