APR 22
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GRANT PARK BISTRO/PETITE VANILLE.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
800 S MICHIGAN AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 22, 2026 · passed
6 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DISH ROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS/SPLATTER ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 272025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS. ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COOK LINE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANTIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 232025FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 23
2025
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS. ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CORNER PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY RED BUCKET BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN THE CORNER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE CORNER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE MEN BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 68-70.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3.I4LBS OF SALMON AT 50.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 3.14LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COOK LINE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANTIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FAN IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BURNET OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 102024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Low temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse at main kitchen, 0ppm of Cl obtained on test strips, machine was being used during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Not conforming to the approved variance and HACCP procedures. No discard date noted on ROP for cooked chicken in walk-in/prep coolers. Chicken is held up to 7days in cooler. Instructed to provide discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food ( salt, sugar...) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Bottom shelves of drawer coolers not clean, food spills and debris noted, Instructed to clean and maintain.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
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MAY 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand soap provided at main kitchen and bar hand wash sink, bar tender and cooks serving customers during inspection. instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No paper towels provided at main kitchen and bar hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Obstructed hand wash sink at bar, strainer and utensils placed in hand wash sink, Instructed to keep sink free from any utensils. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Low temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse at bar area, 0ppm of Cl obtained on test strips, machine was being used during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Not conforming to the approved variance and HACCP procedure, Found 10 lbs of vacuumed packaged fresh salmon fish in walk-in and prep coolers that were packaged on site, Instructed manager not to do ROP for fresh fish. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. fish discarded valued at $100.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Mops stored too close to clean utensils rack, instructed to install a barrier or move the rack away from mop hangers.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Meat slicer not clean behind blade, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
FEB 212023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES AND BY THE CHEF AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 172022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 17
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 4 WALK IN COOLERS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. NO FOOD WAS STORED IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID WALK IN COOLER.
MAR 142019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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