FEB 19
2026
PASS · 0 violations
THE GRILL ON 21.
Chicago Health Dept
208 S LA SALLE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
6 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Feb 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK INFRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF LIQUID EGG AT 56.2F, 3LBS OF DICE HAM AT 50.8F AND A DOZEN EGGS AT 71.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL L6BS AT $250. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 63.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 30
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hand soap provided at bar area, bar is open and operating. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
High temp conveyor dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 142f was the highest reached. instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer temp at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025, machine tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal requests.
JUN 15
2023
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 8
2023
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS (EGGS, STEAK, SALMON, OYSTERS, BURGER, POKE) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNCOOKED OR RAW AND THE REMINDER STATEMENT "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD THE REMINDER STATEMENT "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER" ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED JUGS OF OPEN WATER BEING STORED ON STANDS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR THE JUGS OF WATER OR STORE ALL JUGS OF WATER IN A NON PUBLIC AREA SUCH AS THE FOOD PREP AREA OR THE BAR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE BEING PRE-SET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES AND GLASSWARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE AT ALL TIMES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.13 OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS NOR A IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN ON AT A HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ENGINEER REPAIRED SAID SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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JUN 6
2022
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOM ON 21ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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