L & M Grill Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 3, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.13: hand drying device above utility sink in rear. Instd to remove and have only at handwash sinks

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

2. Aug 20, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Hand drying device above utility sink in rear. Instd to remove and have only at handwash sinks

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Over 30 live small and large flies on walls, shelves, and storage containers. Instd to remove all flies, clean and sanitize affected areas. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Fly strips hanging from ceilings and on walls in prep areas. Instd to remove and use approved insect control devices for food prep/storage areas

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. May 17, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed restroom hands leaking excessively from valves below the sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed wall behind sink in restroom with holes and peeling paint. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain the area smoothly and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. May 10, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of black mold-like substance coating interior of ice machine dripping onto ice in bin(ice used for human consumption). Instructed the person in charge to discard all ice and clean and sanitize the machine. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rust build up on shelving in walk-in cooler. Instucted person in charge to remove rust or replace.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed restroom hands leaking excessively from valves below the sink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind sink in restroom with holes and peeling paint. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain the area smoothly and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. May 17, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, food debris on slicer, holding units and shelving units, dust buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid food handler training for employees. All employees must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Apr 13, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, dust buildup on fan guards in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground around outside grease container. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple crates outside around restaurant. Instructed manager to remove to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Feb 8, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Cardboard lining on storage shelves. Instd to remove so as surfaces, to be smooth, non porous and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Pipe disconnected under utility sink. Instd to reconnect and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: Missing sign on entrance door and inside business informing patrons that masks are required to be worn indoor, regardless of vaccination status. Instd to provide in addition to sign on door and maintain

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: No signage posted at entrance or inside establishment informing dine in patrons of the vaccination requirement . Instd to post signs and maintain

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: No records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing. Instd to provide and maintain on site.

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • GeneralFood handling

     Miscellaneous public health order.

     Inspector’s note: No written protocol for enforcing this order instd to have a written record describing protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places and maintain on site

     Official wording (code 64)

     Miscellaneous / public health orders

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (hamburgers, beef) . Instd to have manager on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Male food handler unable to provide proof of food handler training. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Jan 23, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the unisex toilet room trash receptacle without cover, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

9. Mar 22, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain on site. 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: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler with beard without beard restraint. Instd to wear proper beard restraint.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow preention device on ice machine. Instd to provide and maintain accessible for service and maintainence.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training for 1 male and 1 female food handler. Instd to obtain proper training and maintain verification on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training as required. Instd to obtain training and be able to verify for all city of chicago certifcate holders/mgr.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Feb 21, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the front two door cooler not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the yellow wall vent dusty, instructed to clean.

11. Feb 27, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Fan covers of walk in cooler with dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches.

12. Jan 29, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in freezer in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the rear area in need of cleaning to remove food spills must clean and maintain area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in back room in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatter.. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed in all reach in coolers and in walk in cooler. Correct and maintain.

13. Oct 23, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in freezer not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean and sanitize slicer.