Sidelines Grille
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Sidelines Grille, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average is 86, putting Sidelines Grille squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed broken handle on prep top lid of salad unit. Was discussed during last inspection. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections. Handle must be replaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a hole in the wall located near the dry storage room. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The hole in the wall shall be repaired.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee's mobile phone and personal drink on the table when prepping food. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Employee moved personal equipment away from prep table.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
86
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed broken handle on prep top lid of salad unit. Was discussed during last inspection. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections. Handle must be replaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a hole in the wall located near the dry storage room. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The hole in the wall shall be repaired.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee's mobile phone and personal drink on the table when prepping food. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Employee moved personal equipment away from prep table.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
86
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed: 1. Styrofoam to-go boxes stored on significantly dusty/dirty shelving behind bar area 2. Clean dishes stored on dirty shelving in main kitchen area 3. Dicer stored as clean but visibly dirty with food remnants along internal crevices Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by washing dicer. Shelves must be cleaned and sanitized within 72 hours. NOTE: deli slicer was visibly dirty but not stored as clean. PIC must ensure that slicer is properly broken down and cleaned after use.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed broken floor tiles, some holding standing water and low grout throughout cookline. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Tiles must be repaired and floors must be regrouted.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several foods in the reach in freezer and fries/chips in the kitchen and ice bin in the bar area not covered. Must cover the foods when not in use. COS by covering with lids.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed tiles missing/ broken in the beer cooler and few tiles on the wall/covebase missing in the kitchen area close to the oven. Must get the tiles replaced.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90
Apr 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed glassware at bar stored face down on dirty mats. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by washing glassware.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean dishes stored on dirty and severely rusted shelving in warewash area as well as shelving in ice machine area. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by rewashing dishes stored directly on shelving. Shelves must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice and pasta cooling in large deep pans. Also observed preportioned rice cooling in bags and stored tightly covered. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf COS by transferring to sheet tray.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up on food storage shelves in walk-in. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Shelves must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed areas of low grout holding food and water in grill area. Also observed areas of low grout in other areas of kitchen and at bar. Floors must be regrouted.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed coved basing at mop sink and below handwashing sink (in front of oven) in disrepair. Must repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sidelines Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sidelines Grille on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sidelines Grille?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sidelines Grille.
How does Sidelines Grille compare to other restaurants in Canton?
Sidelines Grille most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Canton average of 86.
Has Sidelines Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sidelines Grille have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sidelines 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.
How often is Sidelines Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sidelines Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.
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