The Veggie Grill
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2022
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Score
The Veggie Grill has been inspected nine times since 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The Veggie Grill's record stops at Mar 23, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE BURGERS(SOY) ARE BEING SERVED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR READING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.
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Mar 21, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL FLIES IN DISH AREA NEAR 3-COMP SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7-10 SMALL FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND SUGGESTED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR READING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND GREASE ON AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.
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Mar 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 74.5F AT TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE BURGERS(SOY) ARE BEING SERVED. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 SMALL FLIES IN DISH AREA NEAR 3-COMP SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7-10 SMALL FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND SUGGESTED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND GREASE ON AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR READING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Jun 27, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION PERFORMED ON 3/25/19 2280011 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY GRAB AND GO ITEMS (COOKIES) NOT MEETING LABELING REQUIREMENTS, MISSING ALLERGEN, WEIGHT, CONTACT INFORMATION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST MEET LABELING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Jun 25, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED TWO OF THREE HANDS SINK NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS WATER AT 74.6-92 DEGREES F IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HAND SINK WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP (COOK LINE) PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED AND COVERED, ITEMS STORED INSIDE (LARGE CONTAINER AND LIDS STORED ON TOP OF HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD WITH TRAY) CUTTING BOARD CLOSED FRONT PORTION OF HAND SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINK ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND ARE REQUIRED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER REMOVED ITEMS AND ALLOWED ACCESSIBILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION PERFORMED ON 3/25/19 2280011 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Mar 25, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 24, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS. ALSO NO LABELS ON PREPACKED CARROT CAKE INSIDE COUNTER COOLER TO GO CASE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABEL WITH NAME AND INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SMALL COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL AND DRY STORAGE STORED ON FLOORS AT FRONT COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COOLER. APPROX 4-LBS OF HUMMUS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 45.3F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER- APPROX COST $ 10.00,CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: MANAGER HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE . ALSO OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Mar 14, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASY TOP ON GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NEED RE-GROTING IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO MISSING COVING IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Veggie Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Veggie Grill on file is from Mar 23, 2022. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Veggie Grill?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Veggie Grill.
Has The Veggie Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Veggie Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Veggie 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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