Stanley's Grill
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
86
Score
Stanley's Grill has been inspected 19 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Stanley's Grill on the better side of that line. 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
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not clean properly round blade housing and sharpener. Food debris noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Floors under deep fryers not clean, grease spills and food trash noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide additional lighting.
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86
Jun 21, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE INSIDE OF THEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOK'S LINE UNDER THE PREP COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS ON THE FLOOR WITH MISSING FLOOR GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NECESSARY.
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LIVE COCKROACHES OUTSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES CAUGHT IN THE GLUE TRAPS, ON THE LEDGES OF THE PREP AREA, ON THE LEDGES UNDER THE 2-DOOR FREEZER, AND INSIDE THE OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE INSIDE OF THEM.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE COOK'S LINE UNDER THE PREP COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND BENEATH THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP.
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74
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD AND GYRO MEAT INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 49.0F-50.5F. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS OF FOOD ITEMS AT A COST OF $40. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 8:45AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,RICE, ETC WERE PREPARED. AT 8:45AM CERTIFIED MANAGER ONIEL BAUTISTA VAZQUEZ ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE AND NOODLE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN DIFFERENT GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY
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May 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS EGGS, CHICKEN, TUNA SALAD AND GYRO MEAT INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.0F-52.5F. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF FOOD ITEMS AT A COST OF $20. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS BY ANSI APPROVED COURSE.
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Apr 29, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
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78
Apr 22, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS "EGGS ANY STYLE." INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN DIFFERENT GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 11, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN-UP AND DIARRHEAL KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS AND A PROCEDURE ON PREMISE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE MARKING ON ALL (TCS) FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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 FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. 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 SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EVERY EMPLOYEE ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN IN ALL AREAS LISTED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE PANEL IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE PANEL IN THE ICE MACHINE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF POWDERS STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL ON ALL EASILY UNMISTAKABLE ITEMS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN SCOOP WITH A HANDLE IN THE BULK CONTAINER OF RICE IN CONTACT WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE SCOOP.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FRONT COUNTER WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT THE SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS ON THE FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO BE RUSTY: THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO HAVE A SLOW DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNUSED STOVE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VETS ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES ON POTATOES, SODA, AND POTATO CHIPS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN AND MEN RESTROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE.
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May 14, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE 2nd FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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86
Jun 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVERS ON THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN THE CLEAN POT & PAN STORAGE RACK ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN COOLER UNDER THE GYRO PIT AND HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR FRENCH FRIES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, FOOD HANDLERS WERE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. ALL EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Jul 12, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS(ALL THREE),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AT STORAGE AREA, ALSO CORNERS.SWEEP AND MAINTAIN
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90
Apr 24, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER FOUND WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SALAD AT 48F AND COOKED RIB TIPS AT 49.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 1 LB FETA CHEESE AT 47.3F, 2LBS TUNA SALAD AT 48F, 1/2 LB COOKED CHICKEN AT 76.6F, 1 LB SAUSAGE AT 46.6F, 2LBS RIB TIPS AT 49.2F, HARD BOILED EGGS AT 47.9F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $80.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-21-15 NOT CORRECTED. #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISCUSSED REQUIREMENTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON ALL COOLERS OF THE COOKS LINE MUST BE REPLACED. RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE/RESEAL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR COVERS FOR INVERTED FLOOR PIPING WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED WALL COVING IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE, AT THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISCUSSED REQUIREMENTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Jul 24, 2014
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE. ZIM MARKOS ARRIVED AT 10:45AM. INFORMED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS IN DISPLAY CASE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICERS, KNIFE RACK, CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA(SPILLS). REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FLOOR DRAIN/TILES IN PREP AREA. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN SECOND FLOOR DRY FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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58
Jun 6, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS IN DISPLAY CASE.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICERS, KNIFE RACK, CAN OPENER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA(SPILLS). REMOVE STANDING WATER IN FLOOR DRAIN/TILES IN PREP AREA. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS(DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN SECOND FLOOR DRY FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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64
Mar 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Backflow preventer not installed on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow preventer.
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86
May 4, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP
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90
Sep 29, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED AS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME.
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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.FOUND SOME RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,ADDITIONAL REMOVABLE KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED.
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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.KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Jul 15, 2010
Routine
4 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.FOUND SOME RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,ADDITIONAL REMOVABLE KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED.
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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.KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stanley's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stanley's Grill on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stanley's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Stanley's Grill.
Has Stanley's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stanley's Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stanley's 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 Stanley's Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stanley's Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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