The Grill on 47th Street
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2021
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Across the available record, The Grill on 47th Street has six inspections on file, the first dated 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2021. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The Grill on 47th Street's record stops at Feb 5, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Grill on 47th Street trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: : 8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12/9/2019 REPORT 2352928 NOT CORRECTED: 58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY ELEVATED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11: SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED WITH MOUTH PIECE EXPOSED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E. HANDLE UP).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT INCLUDING SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS (SHAVING CREAM, ETC)IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Feb 1, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: EGGS 46.5, PORK STEW 45.2F, CHICKEN 50.2F, BEEF 45.3F. MOLE SAUCE 44.2F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $200 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY VIOLATION
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 12/9/2019 REPORT 2352928 NOT CORRECTED: 58: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT INCLUDING SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER FLOOR AND FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLUDING UNDER, BEHIND COOKING EQUUPMENT AND AROUND LEGS/WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS (SHAVING CREAM, ETC)IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA .
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY ELEVATED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED WITH MOUTH PIECE EXPOSED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E. HANDLE UP).
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Dec 9, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED BEANS, COOKED RICE, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOR ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (EGGS COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE LABEL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER HEAVILY STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Sep 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PLASTIC AND PAPER TAPE ON IT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 24, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR SEAL THE WOOD BASEBOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD AROUND THE DOORFRAME AND AROUND THE PIPE CHASE IN THE ROOM WHERE THE MOP SINK IS LOCATED. MUST PAINT, COVER OR SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT DRYWALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PROVIDE CEILING TILES WHERE MISSING IN ROOM WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHTBULB IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SHIELDED OR SHATTERPROOF. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DRAIN LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT DRAINS INTO A BUCKET ON THE FLOOR. MUST ROUTE THE DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM OR BE ABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOW FOR VENTILATION.
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Sep 23, 2016
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE WALK-IN COOLER IS TURNED OFF AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40F AND BELOW. CHEST FREEZER AT 29.6F. MUST MAINTAIN THE FREEZER AT 0F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER OR A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR THE TYPE OF SANITIZER THAT WILL BE USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT THE UNFINISHED DRYWALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. PAINT OR SEAL THE WOOD BASEBOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS OR BE ABLE TO OPEN WINDOWS FOR VENTILATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST HAVE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE. A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Grill on 47th Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Grill on 47th Street on file is from Feb 5, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Grill on 47th Street?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Grill on 47th Street.
Has The Grill on 47th Street's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Grill on 47th Street have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Grill on 47th Street means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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