SEP 3
2025
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.13: HAND DRYING DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE ONLY AT HANDWASH SINKS
L & M GRILL INC..
Chicago Health Dept
5125 W 47TH ST · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025), 1 critical violation noted.
13 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
47
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 20
2025
FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND DRYING DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE ONLY AT HANDWASH SINKS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILINGS AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE APPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES FOR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 30 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON WALLS, SHELVES, AND STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
MAY 17
2024
PASS 2 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED RESTROOM HANDS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY FROM VALVES BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SINK IN RESTROOM WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE AREA SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAY 10
2024
FAIL 4 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE COATING INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED RESTROOM HANDS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY FROM VALVES BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SINK IN RESTROOM WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE AREA SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAY 17
2023
PASS 5 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER, HOLDING UNITS AND SHELVING UNITS, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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APR 13
2023
PASS 4 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRATES OUTSIDE AROUND RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 8
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, BEEF) . INSTD TO HAVE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACES, TO BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PIPE DISCONNECTED UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO RECONNECT AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MALE FOOD HANDLER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THIS ORDER INSTD TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
MISSING SIGN ON ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE BUSINESS INFORMING PATRONS THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN INDOOR, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. INSTD TO PROVIDE IN ADDITION TO SIGN ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRANCE OR INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT INFORMING DINE IN PATRONS OF THE VACCINATION REQUIREMENT . INSTD TO POST SIGNS AND MAINTAIN
JAN 23
2020
PASS 2 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR PROPER BEARD RESTRAINT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINENCE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR 1 MALE AND 1 FEMALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTD TO OBTAIN PROPER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND BE ABLE TO VERIFY FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFCATE HOLDERS/MGR.
FEB 21
2018
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE YELLOW WALL VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 27
2017
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
JAN 29
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN BACK ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND IN WALK IN COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 23
2015
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER.
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