Tropical Grill Chicken

7158 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

American

Last inspected: Jan 3, 2014

100

Score

Low Risk

Tropical Grill Chicken has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Jan 3, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Tropical Grill Chicken's record stops at Jan 3, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 3, 2014

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 26, 2013

License

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: HAVE ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY IT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURES.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FRYERS AS NEEDED.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING.

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

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Grill Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Grill Chicken on file is from Jan 3, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Tropical Grill Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Grill Chicken have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Grill Chicken 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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