SEP 22
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UNITED GRILL.
BEAT. 46/100
4803 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 22, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 122025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SHIELD AND SURFACES. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER THAT MEASURES INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF COLD TCS FOODS. NOTED TWO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS THAT ONLY MEASURE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50°F - 550°F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A PROBE STEM THERMOMETER THAT MEASURES BOTH COLD (41°F & BELOW) AND HOT TEMPERATURES TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF BOTH HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, COOLED, SERVED, AND DELIVERED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE EAST STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS HANGING FROM HANDLES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LID TO GREASE DUMPSTER WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 72024FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 7
2024
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ITEMS WET AND/OR WITH WATER DAMAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WITH BLACK SOOT, ASH, WATER AND DIRT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE AND SIGNS OF FIRE DAMAGE ON PAPER GOODS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AREA. OBSERVED WATER AND FIRE DAMAGE AT THE 2 FREEZERS AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED BLACK SOOT INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA SMOKEY, BURNED, BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. OBSERVED WATER FROM CEILING FILLED ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BURNED BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE OF ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING INTO THE SERVING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENT IN THE WASHROOM AREA FILLED WITH DIRT AND LENT DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS IN THE FOOD SERVING AREA AT THE CEILING NOT WORKING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGY TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
AUG 22023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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JUL 172023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 17
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 60F, HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT 62F, HAM AT 45F, AND COOKED POTATOES AT 52F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
SEP 82022FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2022
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP OFF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSIDE ALL COOLERS, ON ALL SURFACES OF THE FRONT AND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND BENEATH THE FRONT COUNTERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM (WHERE TO-GO ITEMS/CHEMICALS ARE STORED). MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP OFF FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED A BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562910 ON 8/30/22: VIOLATION #38 (6-501.111) OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE LEFT OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR, 1 LIVE COCKROACH UNDERNEATH THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE 2-DOOR COOLER, AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WOODEN BLOCK LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. OBSERVED OVER 15 LIVE COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY DURING TODAY'S (9/8/22) INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 302022FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2022
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE LEFT OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR, 1 LIVE COCKROACH UNDERNEATH THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE 2-DOOR COOLER, AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WOODEN BLOCK LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE FOOD STORAGE SHELF TO THE LEFT OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN, INSIDE THE DISH AREA HANDWASH SINK, AND ON THE WASHROOM FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (UNDERNEATH THE COMPARTMENTS), INSIDE THE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON THE PREP/STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPE. NOTED THE WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE SIDE STORAGE ROOM (WHERE TO-GO ITEMS/CHEMICALS ARE STORED). MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED A BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OCT 272021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A GOOD REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GRASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2509539 ON 5/11/2021. 41.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 55. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MAY 112021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
JAN 222019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 22
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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