Restaurant Profile
GRASMERE PLACE LLC
4621 N SHERIDAN RD
CHICAGO, IL 60640
CHICAGO, IL 60640
25
Total Inspections
8%
Pass Rate
23
Failures
Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Result:
Fail
11 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER FROM FAUCET HANDLE (LEFT SIDE) CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR (BY THE WALK-IN FREEZER).;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELF FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH SOME WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMNET.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING
May 22, 2024
Result:
Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AREA.
May 15, 2024
Result:
Fail
13 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, FLOUR, SALT ETC).;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING PIECE OF CLOTH AS DRAIN STOPPER.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP (DISHWASHING AREA) AND INFRONT SERVICE AREA. HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AREA.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUID-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE/TRASH BIN MUST BE COVER INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, WALLS BEHIND STORAGE RACKS AND CEILING WITH MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME LITTER BY THE REAR PATIO.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2574262 ISSUED ON 04-14-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA ADJACENT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #16 - OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. #55 - OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #57 - OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
Apr 14, 2023
Result:
Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA ADJACENT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINANCE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
Aug 29, 2022
Result:
Pass
0 violations
Aug 22, 2022
Result:
Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: WE OBSERVED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT THE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR PANELS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN EMPLOYEES' WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
Jul 19, 2021
Result:
Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN KITCHEN ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR WASHING VEGETABLES;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.12 OUTSIDE GROUND WHERE RECEPTACLES ARE LOCATED NEED TO BE CLEAN, FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITY;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 HOT WATER PROVIDED AT KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM, HOWEVER IT TAKES TOO LONG(OVER 10 MINUTES) FOR HOT WATER TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM OF 100F. MUST REPAIR CAUSE.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: REAR EXIT IN DINING ROOM WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAPS AT BOTTOM. REPAIR CAUSE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ENTRY.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR METAL SHEETS UNSEALED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAIR/REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN FOOD STORAGE( OUTSIDE BASEMENT). HOLES AND BROKEN WALLS BEHIND AND BESIDE THE STOVE. BROKEN WALL BY THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MISSING WALL TILE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONTLINE. REPAIR CAUSE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING
Jul 12, 2021
Result:
Fail
21 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN KITCHEN ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR WASHING VEGETABLES;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GROUND WHERE RECEPTACLES ARE LOCATED NEED TO BE CLEAN, FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITY;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SOME OF THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ARE NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL MENTIONED CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HOT WATER PROVIDED AT KITCHEN STAFF WASHROOM, HOWEVER IT TAKES TOO LONG(OVER 10 MINUTES) FOR HOT WATER TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM OF 100F. MUST REPAIR CAUSE.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL OR KNOW THE LOCATION SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: FRONT SERVING AREA AND KITCHEN/DISH ROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MENTIONED SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: WE OBSERVED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT THE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR PANELS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: REAR EXIT DOORS IN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAPS AT BOTTOM. FRAME DOOR BROKEN AT EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN. DINING ROOM WINDOWS OPENED, AND NO SCREEN WAS PROVIDED. REPAIR CAUSE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ENTRY.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA: OVER 60 DROPPINGS UNDER AND ON SHELVES BY CLEAN POTS, RIGHT CORNER BY ICE MACHINE, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER FRONT SERVING TRAYLINE, AND DISH ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AND PREP AREA. DINING ROOM WITH SMALL FLIES(OVER 30) ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED PESTS AND INSECTS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: BROKEN WRAPS AT WASTE PIPE IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVING AREA.REMOVE/ REPLACE PIPES MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. ALSO, OTHER PIPES ABOVE/BY: STOVE, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SINK, SERVING LINE MUST BE ENCASED.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS AND PORTABLE FAN IN KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN DINING ROOM. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR METAL SHEETS UNSEALED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, REPAIR/REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REMOVED GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA BY THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN, MUST RE-GROUT. BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN FOOD STORAGE. HOLES AND BROKEN WALLS BEHIND AND BESIDE THE STOVE. BROKEN WALL BY THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MISSING WALL TILE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONTLINE. MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR CAUSE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-8-2019, REPORT #2315521 #55) 6-201.13 OBSERVED STEEL WOOL USED TO CLOSE HOLE BEHIND STOVE. THE AREA IS UNCLEAN AND NOT SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE STEEL WOOL AND CLOSE AND SEAL THE WALL SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
Oct 8, 2019
Result:
Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED TO SEAL FLOOR WALL JUNCTURE IN KITCHEN TO THE RIGHT OF STOVE. OBSERVED STEEL WOOL USED TO CLOSE HOLE BEHIND STOVE. AREA IS UNCLEAN AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE FOAM SEALANT AND STEEL WOOL AND CLOSE AND SEAL WALL SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN
Oct 4, 2019
Result:
Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON INTAKE WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;52|SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED BACK UP FROM FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. BACKUP CONSISTED OF WASTEWATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES. MUST ELIMIATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C);;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE TOASTER AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER STOVES AND PREP TABLES WITH AN ACCUMUALTION OF GREASE. MOVE ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL. MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED TO SEAL FLOOR WALL JUNCTURE IN KITCHEN TO THE RIGHT OF STOVE. OBSERVED STEEL WOOL USED TO CLOSE HOLE BEHIND STOVE. AREA IS UNCLEAN AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE FOAM SEALANT AND STEEL WOOL AND CLOSE AND SEAL WALL SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED AS SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST OBTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2232493 DATED 10/30/18 VIOLATION # 10 NOTED ONE HAND SINK FOR THE PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK BY THE DISHWASHER WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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