Victory Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 15, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed visible moldlike build up in ice chute connected to beverage dispenser equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain food contact surface free of buildup and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees with ineffective hair restraints during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep table shelving in rear prep and exterior surfaces of mixing equipment in need of cleaning where working ingredients are stored. Instructed to clreean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large hole in wall in rear prep area near handsink. Instructed to enclose and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vents located inside of walk in coolers and above prep tables in need of cleaing. Instructed to remove all dust and dirt buildup

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Oct 15, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · 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: 4-501.11: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED GASKETS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

3. Oct 8, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: ground prok at 44.6f and diced chicken at 50.2f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $150.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     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: Observed facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted reach in prep cooler to be at improper at 50f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • CriticalFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pizza slice display case with no sneeze guard as well as an opening in the front service line that does not allow for protection from the general public. Instructed to install a sneeze guard to act as a barrier from customers. Priority violation #7-38-005 . Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not hair restraints. Instructed to wear at all times when preparing food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gaskets inside of the 2 door prep coolers. Instructed to replace

     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 the interior of the reach-in and walk-in coolers in need of cleaning. Noted gaskets encrusted in food debris in 2 door reach-in. Instructed to detail clean.

     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 receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in toilet rooms. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility including floor drains. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 31, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found sanitation manager with no allergen training certificate.must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Nov 15, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Dec 26, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Dec 13, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu. Must include the following sentence before the reminder statement: "these foods can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without a valid allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Oct 6, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without a valid allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Sep 30, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Jun 16, 2022 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu. Must include the following sentence before the reminder statement: "these foods can be ordered raw or undercooked." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

11. Jun 9, 2022 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge of the restaurant at the time of the inspection. Management instructed to designate a person in charge at all times. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat tcs foods (cooked sausage and cooked rice) stored more than 24 hours in the cooler not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be used or discarded. Management instructed to date mark all applicable tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu. Must include the following sentence before the reminder statement: "these foods can be ordered raw or undercooked." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a dead fly in an open container of salt in the dry food storage area. Management instructed that all foods must be protected from contamination at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease buildup on the top and sides of the outside grease dumpster. Management instructed to clean and maintain the grease dumpster at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2546922 on 1/25/22 not corrected: 57 - observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed to show proof of training for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on premises while tcs foods (hot dogs at 135f) are being prepared and served. Management instructed to have a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

12. Jan 25, 2022 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written records for employee vaccination or weekly testing as required per osha. Management instructed to provide and maintain.

      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: Observed no valid city of chicago certified food manager certificate posted on the premises. Premises serves chicken and hamburgers. Management instructed to have a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed to show proof of training for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

13. Aug 3, 2020 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

14. Nov 19, 2019 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of rear door. Must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at 1- compartment prep sink next to meat slicer in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on over head shelf in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training