The Gray — Vol. 39/Boleo
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at The Gray — Vol. 39/Boleo stretching back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Gray — Vol. 39/Boleo's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE, DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. DISCLOSURE STATES ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN VOL 39 BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN VOL 39 BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN VOL 39 BAR DUMP SINK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN VOL 39 BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN VOL 39 BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP IN VOL 29. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STALLS IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.CORRECTED ON SITE COVERED RECEPTACLES PROVIDED FOR ALL STALLS IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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70
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 7, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO UNDER SHELVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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95
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOT FOOT NOTE (THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER) FOR ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS TUNA TARTARE AND WAGYU SMASH BURGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND FOOT NOTE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO UNDER SHELVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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86
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRINKLES AND COOKIE CRUMBLS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN 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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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Sep 23, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 22, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY HOLDER.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SECOND FLOOR BAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT FINAL RINSE. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. MACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED DURING INSPECTION , BAR IS NOT OPEN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 17, 2019
Routine
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING DOCUMENTATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF A CLEAN UP POLICY FOR CLEANING OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTING THE SUPPLIES INCLUDED IN PROVIDED POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST ALSO BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 21, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 10, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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95
Jul 28, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Gray — Vol. 39/Boleo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Gray — Vol. 39/Boleo on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Gray — Vol. 39/Boleo?
Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Gray — Vol. 39/Boleo.
Has The Gray — Vol. 39/Boleo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Gray — Vol. 39/Boleo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Gray — Vol. 39/Boleo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Gray — Vol. 39/Boleo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Gray — Vol. 39/Boleo is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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