⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

LUCKY GRILL

7779 W TALCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60631

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Jefferson Park

License #: 1891776

23
Total Inspections
17
Passed
3
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2025 Inspection

April 28, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IN OUTDOOR REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 1, 2024 Inspection

October 1, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 28, 2023 Inspection

September 28, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MAHCINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2022 Inspection

January 27, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER BEHIND WALL NEXT TO WALK IN. REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER IN ORDER TO REDUCE HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS AND ROD...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 11, 2021 Inspection

February 11, 2021• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2020 Inspection

January 27, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COMPLETE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2019 Inspection

May 17, 2019• Canvass• 19 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010...(+18 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 17, 2017 Inspection

November 17, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to store all food items ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2017 Inspection

March 24, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed foods not properly labeled: instructed facility to label and maintain all foods out of origina...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 3, 2017 Inspection

March 3, 2017• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed refrigeration units not maintained: observed the milk dispenser/cooler at a temperature of 49.7f, the rear 2 door/3 drawer cooler at a...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2016 Inspection

October 17, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT FOIL IS PROHIBITED ON FOOD AND NON FOOD CO...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 22, 2015 Inspection

June 22, 2015• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORECTED: 3-20-2015, REPORT #1528075: 45- ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING....(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2015 Inspection

March 20, 2015• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORAGE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER STORAGE BAGS.(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 20, 2014 Inspection

May 20, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSERS OF WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA FRUIT/DRESSING COOLER ALSO OBSERVED...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 6, 2013 Inspection

March 6, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2012 Inspection

March 15, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Above violation still remaining.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 6, 2012 Inspection

March 6, 2012• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 6, 2011 Inspection

January 6, 2011• Suspected Food Poisoning• 5 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...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2010 Inspection

March 24, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA.(+2 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections