Home› Chicago› Chicago› USA Grille

USA Grille

1301 W 111Th St, Chicago, IL 60643
American
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2013
86
Score
Low Risk

USA Grille has been inspected four times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 7, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for USA Grille dates to Feb 7, 2013.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting USA Grille on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST BOX FREEZER AND CLEAN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN CEILING OVER OVEN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD.
36
86
Nov 17, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
31
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE, SHELVES, RACKS, SINKS, HOLDING UNITS, VENTILATION HOOD, CONTAINERS.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT UTILITY SINK.
38
82
Nov 7, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN ITALIAN BEEF AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H63933
21
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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS (SPILLS) ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC.
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 SHIELDS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (DUST BUILDUP).
36
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. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
41
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was USA Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at USA Grille on file is from Feb 7, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at USA Grille?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at USA Grille.

Has USA Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at USA Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at USA Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

Nearby Restaurants
R. Mccarty Enterprises, Inc. — Home of the Hoagy
1312 W 111Th St
Score: 52 — High Risk
Home of the Hoagy,Inc
1316 W 111Th St
Score: 61 — Medium Risk
Just Turkey
1316 W 111Th St
Score: 86 — Low Risk
Explore More
→ All locations in Chicago → American restaurants in Chicago
forkgrade — Public health inspection data for food establishments across the US
About Methodology Editorial Policy Privacy Policy Contact