Complaint Re-Inspection
Aug 31, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
R J Grunts
2054-2056 N Lincoln Park West
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5 inspectionsComplaint
May 19, 2026
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
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WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN 2X4 AS A MEANS OF SUPPORT UNDER THE DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE METAL ELECTRICAL BOX ON THE COOKS LINE WALL.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AT ICE MACHINES WITH SOME DEBRIS, POOLING LIQUID AT THE BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED MISSING GROUT BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. ALSO MISSING FLOOR TILE ON THE 1ST FLOOR COOKS LNE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 19, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 22, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT PREP LINE WEARING PAJAMA PANTS. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear clean outer clothing to prevent contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE- SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED ON SITE AT PUT ON APRON BEFORE PREPARING FOOD AT LINE.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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OBSERVED CRACKED WALL TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 23, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED TOP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT BINS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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NOTED FLOORS IN GUEST LOBBY ALONG THE WALL, UNDEARNEATH FRONT BAR SINKS, AND IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN MALE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN UNISEX GUEST WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF AND DOWNSTAIRS MALE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
NOTED FOOD SERVERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS KITCHEN WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE, RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ALONG THE WALLS OF BASEMENT ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 6, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF COOKIES UNDER MILK REFRIGERATOR. PROTECT COOKIES AND REMOVE FROM UNDER REFRIGERATOR BEHIND BAR.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST NOT STORE DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER WHEN NOT IN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN GUARDS FOR FURNACE WHEN WALKING TOWARDS BASEMENT. CLEAN FAN GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2023 · Original Source