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The Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel

208 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60604
American
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel has been inspected six times since 2022. The Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. 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 two violations per visit.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF LIQUID EGG AT 56.2F, 3LBS OF DICE HAM AT 50.8F AND A DOZEN EGGS AT 71.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL L6BS AT $250. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 63.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Apr 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: High temp conveyor dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 142f was the highest reached. instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer temp at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025, machine tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal requests.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap provided at bar area, bar is open and operating. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C).
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Jun 15, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON AT A HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ENGINEER REPAIRED SAID SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS (EGGS, STEAK, SALMON, OYSTERS, BURGER, POKE) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNCOOKED OR RAW AND THE REMINDER STATEMENT "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD THE REMINDER STATEMENT "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS NOR A IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED JUGS OF OPEN WATER BEING STORED ON STANDS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR THE JUGS OF WATER OR STORE ALL JUGS OF WATER IN A NON PUBLIC AREA SUCH AS THE FOOD PREP AREA OR THE BAR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE BEING PRE-SET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES AND GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 6, 2022
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOM ON 21ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel.

Has The Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel 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 Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Grill on 21 — Chicago Lasalle Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.

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