⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

THE GROVE

(Also Known As: THE GROVE/ SMOOTHIE KING (T1 B6))

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

License #: 1926527

14
Total Inspections
11
Passed
0
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 6, 2024 Inspection

June 6, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG WA...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 15, 2023 Inspection

November 15, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK COM...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 4, 2022 Inspection

November 4, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING PREPACKAGED SANDWICHES, YOG...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Feb 24, 2021 Inspection

February 24, 2021• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 16, 2019 Inspection

May 16, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

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

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 15, 2018 Inspection

March 15, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF TAYLOR MACHINE INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 25, 2017 Inspection

July 25, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the middle compartment of the three compartment sink to be slow draining. Instructed fa...

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 6, 2016 Inspection

October 6, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 10, 2015 Inspection

November 10, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE CABINETS AND PREP COUNTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jul 9, 2014 Inspection

July 9, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DOOR NOT MAINTAINED AT PRE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO PROPERLY SELF CLOSE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 1, 2013 Inspection

October 1, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER (BANANA/STRAWBERRY) WITH MOLD L...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 12, 2012 Inspection

October 12, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRUIT REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET REMOVED. MUST REATTACH DOOR GASKET.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 24, 2011 Inspection

June 24, 2011• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 24, 2010 Inspection

June 24, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+1 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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