Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Terrace Grill, Inc.

Name: Terrace Grill, Inc.
Address: 5020 S Lake Shore West Dr, Chicago, IL

5020 S Lake Shore West Dr

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass

Jan 28, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

In plain English

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.

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notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN SANDWICHES, HAMBURGERS, BURRITOS, AND FRENCH FRIES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

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.

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

In plain English

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.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

In plain English

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 2, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012 ISSUED.

In plain English

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.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE (58) AND NOW (60) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2591117, DATE 3-15-24 Violation Codes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583189, DATE 10/11/23 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 2, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 15, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

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.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583189, DATE 10/11/23 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-012 ISSUED

In plain English

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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 15, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 11, 2023

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

In plain English

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.

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notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

THE NEWLY INSTALLED EXPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IS NOT DRAINING INTO A PROPER FLOOR DRAIN; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

In plain English

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source