The Main Grill

2929 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

American

Last inspected: Jul 2, 2012

Score

Low Risk

The Main Grill has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The Main Grill was last inspected on Jul 2, 2012. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at The Main Grill since Jul 2, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 2, 2012

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected by 9/26/12.

Jun 26, 2012

License

6 minor violations.

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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: EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. WITH OVER 1/2 AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOORS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTALL A SPLASGUARD BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE PREP AREA.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOM.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND THE DRAIN SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED SINKS. INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD PIECES OF WOODS AND ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USE IN THE BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ON THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

No smoking regulations

Inspector notes: MUST POST A "NO SMOKING WITHIN 15FT OF THIS ENTRANCE" SIGN ON EACH ENTRANCE DOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Main Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Main Grill on file is from Jul 2, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Main Grill?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Main Grill.

Has The Main Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Main Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Main 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.

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