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Sauganash Grill

6005 N Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
American
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Sauganash Grill has been inspected eight times since 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sauganash Grill is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 8, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2020
License
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CARD BOARD BOXES/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT UNISEX WASH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN UNISEX WASH ROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PEST PROOFED AND REAR EXHAUST WALL FAN NOT INSECT PROOFED.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND INSTALL SCREEN TO EXHAUST WALL FAN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sauganash Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sauganash Grill on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sauganash Grill?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sauganash Grill.

Has Sauganash Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sauganash Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sauganash 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 Sauganash Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sauganash Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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