HOLLYWOOD GRILL

1601 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

🚇 Nearest Transit: Division (Blue Line)

License #: 44712

28
Total Inspections
18
Passed
6
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2025 Inspection

January 17, 2025• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2024 Inspection

May 10, 2024• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOK USE HIS HANDS TO MOVE THE GARBAGE CAN AND THEN PROCEEDED TO COOK AND PREPARE EGGS WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES. IN...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2023 Inspection

October 19, 2023• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MA...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2022 Inspection

February 23, 2022• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE PUBLIC MEN AND WOMEN TOLIET ROOMS AND THE UNISEX...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2020 Inspection

September 18, 2020• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2019 Inspection

August 26, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MA...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2019 Inspection

August 16, 2019• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MA...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 23, 2018 Inspection

April 23, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND/OR DEBRIS.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2017 Inspection

April 14, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE POOLING ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW THE ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2016 Inspection

May 19, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT AREA TO BE USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER TH...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2016 Inspection

May 17, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 10 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND TAGGED PREP COOLER(FROM-10-16,REPORT#1770481) IN THE KITCHEN IN USE,WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE:CHICKEN,PEELED BOILED E...(+9 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2016 Inspection

May 10, 2016• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DISPLAY/PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH AIR TEMP OF 45.5F,49.7F AND 52F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE STORED...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 27, 2015 Inspection

July 27, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2015 Inspection

July 16, 2015• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-16-15 REPORT# 1453892 #45 NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTION ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 16, 2015 Inspection

April 16, 2015• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED, WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 18, 2014 Inspection

December 18, 2014• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 18, 2014 Inspection

June 18, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CO...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2014 Inspection

June 10, 2014• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 25, 2013 Inspection

November 25, 2013• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to preve...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2013 Inspection

March 8, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original conta...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2012 Inspection

June 8, 2012• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUST ON BOTTOM OF WORK TABLE IN BASEMENT USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND Cutting boards with deep, dar...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2012 Inspection

February 28, 2012• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer A...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2012 Inspection

February 28, 2012• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Label the large containers holding the onions ect.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 17, 2011 Inspection

February 17, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected fro...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 4, 2010 Inspection

March 4, 2010• Consultation• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 22, 2010 Inspection

February 22, 2010• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipm...(+7 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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