Mr G's Food & Liquor

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 4, 2026 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

2. Feb 26, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

3. Feb 24, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 10lbs of hotdogs at 60.0f, 10lbs of liunchmeat at 60.1f and 10lbs of milk at 60.3f. Manager discarded and denatured a total 30lbs at $500. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 60f at display cooler. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

4. May 28, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following and maintain: exterior and interior bottom surfaces of the fryers to remove grease, exterior of stove, prep tables and refrigeration units where needed.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under all cooking equipment, inside of walk-in coolers where needed and corner areas of storage where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents over the cooking equipment in the prep area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Apr 21, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in front prep area. Instructed to invert carryout trays to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces on shelving units in front prep area. Instructed managert to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces and panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in basement and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing and stained ceiling tiles in sales area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jun 23, 2017 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of fryers to remove grease.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Clean floor underneath areas where potato chips are stored on the selling floor. Clean floor underneath cooking equipment in rear prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Observed some water stained ceiling tiles and a missing ceiling tile; replace tiles where needed on selling floor.

7. Nov 15, 2016 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Cutting board at rear prep area with deep grooves, must replace or resurface.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Remove pooling water at interior bottom of 2-dr prep cooler, clean/sanitize and maintain at all times. Clean/sanitize tracks of sliding door of meat display cooler.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Remove water on floor of walk-in cooler at rear and in basement.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipe under 3-comp sink. Must repair.

8. Nov 16, 2015 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   9 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BAGGED ICE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS & UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK,3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK,GARBAGE CANS AND ELIMINATE BOXES.MUST REMOVE EXPOSED CAULK IN BOTTOM INTERIOR BASIN OF ICE MACHINE.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FANGUARDS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MEAT 1ST FL.WALK IN COOLER & BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BEHIND LOTTERY COUNTER.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,HOOD,FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER AND DISH WASHING AREA.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,INSTALL A HAND SINK AT ICE BAGGING AREA IN REAR STORAGE AND AT FRONT PREP AREA FOR HOT FOODS OR REMOVE TO REAR PREP AREA,VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR AREA.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER AND PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

9. Oct 23, 2015 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   9 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BAGGED ICE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS & UNUSED WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN MOP SINK,3- COMP SINK AND HAND SINK,GARBAGE CANS AND ELIMINATE BOXES.MUST REMOVE EXPOSED CAULK IN BOTTOM INTERIOR BASIN OF ICE MACHINE.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FANGUARDS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN MEAT 1ST FL.WALK IN COOLER & BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE BEHIND LOTTERY COUNTER.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,HOOD,FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER AND DISH WASHING AREA.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK,INSTALL A HAND SINK AT ICE BAGGING AREA IN REAR STORAGE AND AT FRONT PREP AREA FOR HOT FOODS OR REMOVE TO REAR PREP AREA,VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR AREA.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER AND PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

10. Oct 16, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    11 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.30 or more rodent droppings on pipes of cooking equipment,brick on lower shelf of prep table,on shelf & floor in unused walk in cooler,on floor & on pallets ofpop storage area in rear,lower drawer of oven.also appx.15 or more live small flies flying around in toilet room & return box in rear storage area.also front & rear door not tight fitting along bottom & side.found 7- dead mice on glue board in unused walk in cooler & hole in wall under 2- comp sink.must remove droppings & dead mice,clean & sanitize areas.seal hole in wall under sink.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/16/15.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1319937 11/22/13 not corrected #35-must replace all stained ceiling tiles.#37-must provide a self closing device on wash room door#38-must provide a back flow device on mop sink.#43-must properly store ice dispensing utensil in a sanitary container.must repair & maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label bagged ice with proper info given.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving units throughout all storage areas & unused walk in cooler.must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in freezer.must provide a splash guard in between mop sink,3- comp sink and hand sink,garbage cans and eliminate boxes.must remove exposed caulk in bottom interior basin of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on fanguards in beer walk in cooler.must clean food debri from grill table,fryers,unused equipment in rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floor in meat 1st fl.walk in cooler & basement.must repair or replace missing floor tile behind lottery counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from walls in prep area,hood,filters at cooking equipment,light shields .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield in walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink,install a hand sink at ice bagging area in rear storage and at front prep area for hot foods or remove to rear prep area,ventilation over stove in rear area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for prep cooler and probe for food temps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in basement.

11. Nov 29, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken floor tiles near prep area entrance door and detail clean floors under shelves on the sales floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles and repair hole in wall in rear near the hot water heater.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Provide a self closing device at the washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow device at the mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Must provide clean uniforms for all food handlers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice dispensing utensils in a sanitary container.

12. Nov 22, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Refrigerated food storage facilities at improper temperatures. Noted walk in cooler at 52 degrees f. Must repair or adjust and maintain refrigeration unit at 40 degrees f and below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Noted potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Noted approximately 44lbs of raw eggs,various deli meats,cheese, and raw bacon at improper temperatures ranging between 49.9-50.3 degrees f. Must maintain potentially hazardous cold foods at 40 degrees f and below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 35 mice droppings scattered in storage walk in cooler,along walls throughout the basement storage areas, behind rear reach in cooler,and on the interior of the fryer. Must remove droppings,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken floor tiles near prep area entrance door and detail clean floors under shelves on the sales floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles and repair hole in wall in rear near the hot water heater.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Provide a self closing device at the washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow device at the mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Must provide clean uniforms for all food handlers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store ice dispensing utensils in a sanitary container.

13. Jan 21, 2010 Pass

    Complaint-Fire Re-inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Some clutter remains in rear storage where fire occurred. All damaged food items have been removed but some equipment remains on site. Remove to avoid clutter. See comments below.

14. Jan 20, 2010 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical10 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored