The Capital Grille
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
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Score
The Capital Grille has been inspected 22 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 2ND SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED 3-COMP SINK EXCESSIVELY FROM PIPES AT ALL 3 BASINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 22, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS MISSING FROM THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: SINK IN BETWEEN ICE MACHINES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, SINK NEAR MEAT SLICER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, SINK NEAR ENTRANCE TO MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COMPRESSORS AND VENTS OF COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT MAIN COOK LINE AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AND TOWELS USED TO LINE PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE AREA (SPRAY HOSE FAUCET, DISH MACHINE CURTAINS, DISH MACHINE DRAINAGE PLUMBING). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES AS EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTING IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN FREEZER TO BE INSUFFICIENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE OR LIGHT BULBS TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN AREAS WHERE FOOD IS STORED AND HANDLED AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CUP IN WAREWASHING AREA NEAR EXPOSED, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES IN CONTAINERS DESIGNED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEE'S HANDS AND EXPOSED FOOD AND EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE.
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Oct 10, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Deli Meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Fan cover and cooling lines not clean in walk-in coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Jul 28, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS/SPRAY BOTTLES DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSULATION LINE DAMANAGED/HEAVY DUST IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING IN DISH AND PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 1, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 25, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/24/2019 REPORT #2294115 NOT CORRECTED: #58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND FLY/PEST LIGHT DEVICE DIRECTLY OVER A WALL MOUNTED CLEAN KNIFE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE PEST DEVICE OR KNIFES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATION OF MEAT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT THE COOK LINE STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - MUST DESIGNATE A SINK IN THE COOK LINE FOR FOOD PREPARATION. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DISH MACHINE'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Apr 5, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 29, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2050379 DATED ON 05/15/17 NOT CORRECTED-#37 BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS MISSING VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL VENTILATION. THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER, FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT BAR ALSO CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF BAR GLASSMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME REACH IN COOLERS WITH MISSING OR BROKEN THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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May 15, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FLY TRAP TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS MISSING VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOLING LINES OF FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED NEXT TO FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM KITCHEN AND PLACE IN LOCKER ROOM.
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Jul 22, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE THAT CONTAINS DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE BUILDUP ON THE SIDES WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE MINERAL DEPOSIT BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION DRIPPING FROM THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND GROUND SURFACE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE THAT CONTAINS DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE BUILDUP ON THE SIDES WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE MINERAL DEPOSIT BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK OF HOT LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN SALAD PREP COOLER WITH NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE IN THE KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND THE WHEELS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTS OVER THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Aug 1, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER: SHRIMP AT 50.3F, CHEESE AT 50.7F, EGGS AT 57.9F, TURKEY AT 55.7F, LIQUID EGGS AT 44.6F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 60.0F, BEHCAMEL SAUCE AT 44.2F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: AU GRATIN POTATOES AT 44.7F, ONION SOUP AT 44.2F, CHEESE AT 44.2F, CREME ANGLAISE AT 43.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 16 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 15, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING LID ON ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP COOLER NEXT TO COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEM STORED ON FOOD SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SEPARATE.
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Sep 22, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AT FRONT COOK'S LINE MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE AT STAIRS MUST BE REPLACED. FLOORS AROUND CORNERS & UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES OF THE 2nd FLOOR DRY STORAGE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BIG ICE MACHINE IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHROOM & BY THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CONDENSATION LINE BEHIND THE SMALL ICE MACHINE MUST EXTEND INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN. 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.
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Oct 20, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF OYSTERS WITH NO SHELLFISH TAGS. MUST HAVE TAGS WITH PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT IS BEING DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $142.00 200 OYSTERS CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B2) CITATION ISSUED
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF ICE CREAM MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION.
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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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. STAINED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS AT FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE TILES ARE BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD MISSING AT ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Capital Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Capital Grille on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Capital Grille?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Capital Grille.
Has The Capital Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Capital Grille have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Capital Grille 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 The Capital Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Capital Grille is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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