SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MEDLEY GRILL & BBQ, LLC.

YOUR CALL. 62/100

8340 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 2, 2025 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 2
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT HAND WASH SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SANITIZER BUCKETS AT ALL TIMES.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WHEN DEEP CUTS AND MARKS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE BOARDS WHEN NEEDED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDLES ON HANDSINKS ARE SO TIGHT IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO WASH HANDS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT HANDLES AND MAINTAIN

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

LID NEEDED FOR TRASH CAN IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

APR 18
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 10
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER (HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AND COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING) ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT NOT INVERTED IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 27
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

SEP 19
2023
FAILED
23 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK WHILE DISH WATER IS BEING SET -UP,EMPLOYEE TURNED WATER ON FROM UNDERNEATH SINK.MUST PROVIDE RUNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS 47.7F.1LBS. BEANS-44.6F.2LBS. COLESLAW-47.8F.2LBS. MACARONI-48.2F-48.9F..5LBS COOKED RICE 95.7F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.7.5LBS. $32.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 48.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON POTATO PEELER ATTACHED TO SHELVING UNIT AND ON WALL AND FLYING AROUND NEAR MOPSINK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MAKE DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SURFACES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER STRAINER,POTATO PEELER,FRYER CABINET,GRILL & PREP TABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOPSINK FAUCET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN FURNACE ROOM.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND KEEP DRY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND REAR HALLWAY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON LEDGE ABOVE 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563455 9/9/22 NOT CORRECTED 2-102.13 : #57-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. 2-102.13 : #58-INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-0900(CITATION ISSUED)

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SEP 9
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

INTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY THAWING UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE HAND SINK AT THE BOTTOM(FRONT PREP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT A LID AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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