United Grill

4803 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
American
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

United Grill has been inspected 25 times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.

United Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE EAST STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER THAT MEASURES INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF COLD TCS FOODS. NOTED TWO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS THAT ONLY MEASURE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50�F - 550�F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A PROBE STEM THERMOMETER THAT MEASURES BOTH COLD (41�F & BELOW) AND HOT TEMPERATURES TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF BOTH HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, COOLED, SERVED, AND DELIVERED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SHIELD AND SURFACES. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS HANGING FROM HANDLES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE
41
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID TO GREASE DUMPSTER WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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May 7, 2024
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WITH BLACK SOOT, ASH, WATER AND DIRT.
49
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ITEMS WET AND/OR WITH WATER DAMAGE.
44
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE AND SIGNS OF FIRE DAMAGE ON PAPER GOODS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AREA. OBSERVED WATER AND FIRE DAMAGE AT THE 2 FREEZERS AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED BLACK SOOT INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA SMOKEY, BURNED, BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED WATER FROM CEILING FILLED ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BURNED BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE OF ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING INTO THE SERVING AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN THE WASHROOM AREA FILLED WITH DIRT AND LENT DEBRIS.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS IN THE FOOD SERVING AREA AT THE CEILING NOT WORKING.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGY TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Aug 2, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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86
Jul 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 60F, HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT 62F, HAM AT 45F, AND COOKED POTATOES AT 52F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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78
Sep 28, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562910 ON 8/30/22: VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE LEFT OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR, 1 LIVE COCKROACH UNDERNEATH THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE 2-DOOR COOLER, AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WOODEN BLOCK LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. OBSERVED OVER 15 LIVE COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY DURING TODAY'S (9/8/22) INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
59
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP OFF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSIDE ALL COOLERS, ON ALL SURFACES OF THE FRONT AND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND BENEATH THE FRONT COUNTERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM (WHERE TO-GO ITEMS/CHEMICALS ARE STORED). MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP OFF FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED A BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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61
Aug 30, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE LEFT OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR, 1 LIVE COCKROACH UNDERNEATH THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE 2-DOOR COOLER, AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WOODEN BLOCK LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE FOOD STORAGE SHELF TO THE LEFT OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN, INSIDE THE DISH AREA HANDWASH SINK, AND ON THE WASHROOM FLOOR.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (UNDERNEATH THE COMPARTMENTS), INSIDE THE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON THE PREP/STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPE. NOTED THE WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM (WHERE TO-GO ITEMS/CHEMICALS ARE STORED). MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED A BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Nov 3, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2509539 ON 5/11/2021. 41.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 55. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A GOOD REPAIR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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74
Jan 22, 2019
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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95
Aug 7, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUT LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PIC HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT CONTACT READY-TO-EAT WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005
9
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
58
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ICE BIN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
16
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES BEHIND THE COOLER AND UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS WALLS/FLOOR/SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAG IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED TO HOLD BREAD. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAG/CONTAINER FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE BOTTOM OF THE GRILL, ON THE GRILL TABLE, AND INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BE EASILY VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTIONS.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE TOILET ROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FLOOR MATS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD FOR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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35
Aug 29, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES UNDER PREP TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE BASEMENT STAIR.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
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Aug 22, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS AND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BASIN AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE.MUST REMOVE ICE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES IN PREP AREAS,HALL WAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM,IN TOILET ROOM,DINING AREA.ALSO 6- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF AND ON ROTTEN POTATOE IN SAME AREA,AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACK SPLASH.EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN WHITE TOXIC SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.APPX." 3/4-3" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM,SIDES ,FRAME & WALLS.RODENT PROOF DOORS,FRAME & WALLS.MUST REMOVE UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/17.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER & PLASTIC TOTES USED FOR GARBAGE CANS,GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,GRILL TABLES,GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,UNDER ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILE NEAR REAR STORAGE SHELF.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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Dec 13, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT BREAD IN THE SIDE WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS, IE. BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED NEW RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF IN SIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE SIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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90
Apr 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR OVEN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR EQUIPMENT/PREP AREA, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE SIDE STORAGE/BAG N BOX AREA NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NEW PATCH WORK.
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86
Jul 28, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (NOODLES). MUST LABEL.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST SWEEP AND MOP.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES. LIGHT BULBS, ETC. MUST REMOVE/DISPOSE.
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86
Apr 22, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GRILL,OVEN,FRYER.
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Apr 15, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1322204 3/8/13 #32 NOT CORRECTED.MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REAR REACH IN COOLER AND MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GRILL,OVEN.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS UNDER SERVICE COUNTER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT & LID ON SUMP PUMP.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED TOILET SEAT LID.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SOME COOLERS.
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Mar 8, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER AND MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT COFFEE MAKER
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Feb 22, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER RUNNING LUKE WARM (85'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER ADJUSTED WATER TANK, AFTER ABOUT 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR HOT WATER BECAME HOTTER (99'F), WATER FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 85'F TO 99'F, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER AT 110F' AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DAY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
9
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, IN OPERABLE, WATER LEAKING UNDER SINK AT PIPES, AND BACKING UP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SINK TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK 10 FEET AWAY, MUST FAX A LETTER TO CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL, #312746-4240, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
11
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER AND RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE REAR KITCHEN AREA, MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA, IN WALK-IN COOLER FRONT AREA NEAR DINING ROOM, AND CLEAN FRONT COUNTER TOP TABLE AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUSTY CEILING AND CEILING VENTS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT COFFEE MAKER
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER,
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM KITCHEN AREA
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
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Apr 13, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside grease box not maintained, cleaned or rodent proofed. Found grease box with wasted grease on ground in front of grease box, on top and encrusted along the exterior sides. Instructed to maintain and detail clean grease box to prevent rodent and insect nuisances. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected: 01-24-2011, report# 491330: 33-Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine in front food prep area. 34-Instructed to clean and maintain floors along walls and in all corners in rear food prep area(noted grease and dried food debris). Must seal opening between walls and floors under exposed hand sink in rear area. 36-Light must be shielded inside walk-in cooler or provide shatter proof light bulb. 38-Instructed to fix leaky faucet neck at 3 compartment sink in front food prep area. 40-Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers and freezer. 41-Instructed to remove unnecessary articles(pile of wood) stored in the basement by staircase to prevent rodent and insect harbonage. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods storage in shopping bags inside rear cooler. Instructed to store foods in proper food grade containers or storage bags.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs in front prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulbs and provide end caps or install shatter proof bulbs.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not working in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Sink stoppers not provided for front three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers.
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Jan 24, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.---------NOTED SOAP DISPENSER SHELF NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WOOD ROTTING AND PEELING. MUST FIX OR REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA (NOTED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS).---------MUST SEAL OPENING BETWEEN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE AND RUST BUILD-UP.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INFRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. NOTED SOME LITTER AND GREASE INSIDE CLOSET BEHIND HOOD IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.-------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PILE OF WOOD) STORED IN THE BASEMENT BY STAIRCASE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was United Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at United Grill on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at United Grill?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at United Grill.

Has United Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at United Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at United 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.

How often is United Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, United Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.