THE CAPITAL GRILLE.
633 N ST CLAIR ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
15 of 23 inspections passed, 5 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 12026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES UPPER PORTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF CONDENSER IN PANTRY REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP FROM CONDENSER.
COOKLINE HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAY 62025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 232025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 2ND SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED 3-COMP SINK EXCESSIVELY FROM PIPES AT ALL 3 BASINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 222024PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CUP IN WAREWASHING AREA NEAR EXPOSED, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES IN CONTAINERS DESIGNED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEE'S HANDS AND EXPOSED FOOD AND EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS MISSING FROM THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: SINK IN BETWEEN ICE MACHINES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, SINK NEAR MEAT SLICER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, SINK NEAR ENTRANCE TO MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COMPRESSORS AND VENTS OF COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT MAIN COOK LINE AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AND TOWELS USED TO LINE PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE AREA (SPRAY HOSE FAUCET, DISH MACHINE CURTAINS, DISH MACHINE DRAINAGE PLUMBING). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES AS EASILY-CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED LIGHTING IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN FREEZER TO BE INSUFFICIENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE OR LIGHT BULBS TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN AREAS WHERE FOOD IS STORED AND HANDLED AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 102023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Deli Meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.
Fan cover and cooling lines not clean in walk-in coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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JUL 282022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS/SPRAY BOTTLES DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
INSULATION LINE DAMANAGED/HEAVY DUST IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING IN DISH AND PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 252021FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
FOUND FLY/PEST LIGHT DEVICE DIRECTLY OVER A WALL MOUNTED CLEAN KNIFE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE PEST DEVICE OR KNIFES.
FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND ACCUMULATION OF MEAT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/24/2019 REPORT #2294115 NOT CORRECTED: #58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
JUN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -
- OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT THE COOK LINE STAINED AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN. -
- MUST DESIGNATE A SINK IN THE COOK LINE FOR FOOD PREPARATION. -
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DISH MACHINE'S EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
MAR 292018FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2050379 DATED ON 05/15/17 NOT CORRECTED-#37 BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS MISSING VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL VENTILATION. THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER, FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT BAR ALSO CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF BAR GLASSMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED SOME REACH IN COOLERS WITH MISSING OR BROKEN THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
MAY 152017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FLY TRAP TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS MISSING VENTILATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON COOLING LINES OF FIRST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED NEXT TO FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM KITCHEN AND PLACE IN LOCKER ROOM.
JUL 222016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE THAT CONTAINS DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE BUILDUP ON THE SIDES WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE MINERAL DEPOSIT BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 152016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION DRIPPING FROM THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND GROUND SURFACE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE THAT CONTAINS DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE BUILDUP ON THE SIDES WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE MINERAL DEPOSIT BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 142015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK OF HOT LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
JUN 302014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN SALAD PREP COOLER WITH NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE IN THE KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
OBSERVED INSIDE OF BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND THE WHEELS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTS OVER THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
JUL 252013FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER: SHRIMP AT 50.3F, CHEESE AT 50.7F, EGGS AT 57.9F, TURKEY AT 55.7F, LIQUID EGGS AT 44.6F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 60.0F, BEHCAMEL SAUCE AT 44.2F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: AU GRATIN POTATOES AT 44.7F, ONION SOUP AT 44.2F, CHEESE AT 44.2F, CREME ANGLAISE AT 43.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 16 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 152012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MISSING LID ON ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP COOLER NEXT TO COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEM STORED ON FOOD SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SEPARATE.
SEP 222011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AT FRONT COOK'S LINE MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
MISSING FLOOR TILE AT STAIRS MUST BE REPLACED. FLOORS AROUND CORNERS & UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES OF THE 2nd FLOOR DRY STORAGE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BIG ICE MACHINE IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHROOM & BY THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
THE CONDENSATION LINE BEHIND THE SMALL ICE MACHINE MUST EXTEND INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
JUN 92010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF OYSTERS WITH NO SHELLFISH TAGS. MUST HAVE TAGS WITH PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT IS BEING DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $142.00 200 OYSTERS CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B2) CITATION ISSUED
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF ICE CREAM MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240 WHEN READY FOR REINSPECTION.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. STAINED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AT FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE TILES ARE BROKEN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILD MISSING AT ICE MACHINE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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