The Grillroom

March 18, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings18
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN ADA MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALLS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.MUST ADJUST FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER AT FIRST SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM FOR HAND WASHING.
code 10Priority
Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITHOUT DATE OF LAST SOLD OR SERVED WRITTEN ON TAGS AND PLACED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. MUST PROVIDE DATES AND LOG PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 14Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIES BY DISH WASHER OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY AND THEN REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM DISH RACKS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEING WASHED AT BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT THIS TIME IN MAIN DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT MINIMUM 50 PPM'S.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON BOTH UNITS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE THEY'RE SANITIZING AT 100.0 PPM'S AT THIS TIME.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. MEAT BALLS-100.0F,5LBS. BAKED POTATOES-118.9F.IN HOT HOLDING CABINET.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.8LBS. $23.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 2LBS. COLESLAW AT 49.2F DATED 3/17/26 INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ON PREP LINE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $5.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 120.8F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR CONSUMPTION .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)HOT HOLDING UNIT IS AT 155.0F AT THIS TIME.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SHAKERS,ETC) WITH THE COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOPSIDE OF ICE MACHINE MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL WALK IN COOLERS,HOT HOLDING UNIT & DOOR HANDLE,3-DOOR PREP COOLER ON LINE & MISSING HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER,CRACKED LIDS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM MEAT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR OIL TANKS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED & WARPED CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT & FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,SHELVING UNITS, FRYERS, STORAGE CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS, SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS, GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE WITH TAPE WRAPPED AROUND IT LEAKING INTO A PAN UNDERNEATH COFFEE DUMPSINK.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL TRIM IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR DOOR OF BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING . • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 20, 2024: 16 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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