Sauganash Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 21, 2025 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

2. Jul 18, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door. Must rodent proof said door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Mens washroom handwash sink pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain said handwash sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one food manager with expired food allergn training certificate. Instructed must update food allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Mar 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. May 10, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. Sep 1, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Jun 8, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Jul 14, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

8. Sep 18, 2020 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Sep 10, 2020 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical4 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 written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010,no citation issued.

     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 procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is effective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Management instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered "raw" or under cooked and link those foods with an asterisk (*) to a reminder statement that states that eating raw or under cooked foods can increase your risk of food borne illness. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed gap at bottom right corner of rear exit door not pest proofed and rear exhaust wall fan not insect proofed.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom and install screen to exhaust wall fan to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device at unisex wash room.instructed to install and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CARD BOARD BOXES/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation in unisex wash room not working.must repair and maintain adequate ventilation at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificates on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required