⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

633 N ST CLAIR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 1953900

21
Total Inspections
14
Passed
4
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2025 Inspection

May 6, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRU...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 22, 2024 Inspection

July 22, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CUP IN WAREWASHING AREA NEAR EXPOSED, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON STORAGE RACK. I...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2023 Inspection

October 10, 2023• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Deli Meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2022 Inspection

July 28, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS/SPRAY BOTTLES DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2021 Inspection

May 25, 2021• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 24, 2019 Inspection

June 24, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2018 Inspection

March 29, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2050379 DATED ON 05/15/17 NOT CORRECTED-#37 BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS MISSING VENTILATION, I...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2017 Inspection

May 15, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 22, 2016 Inspection

July 22, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON THE FOOD LINE THAT CONTAINS DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 15, 2016 Inspection

July 15, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION DRIPPING FROM THE EXTE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 14, 2015 Inspection

July 14, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK OF HOT LINE. MUST PROVIDE.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 30, 2014 Inspection

June 30, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN SALAD PREP COOLER WITH NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE IN THE KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. INSTR...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 25, 2013 Inspection

July 25, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE FOLLO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2012 Inspection

May 15, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING LID ON ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2011 Inspection

September 22, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AT FRONT COOK'S LINE MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contac...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 9, 2010 Inspection

June 9, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Mollus...(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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