Rj Grunts
5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 20, 2026
Rj Grunts was last inspected on May 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
May 20, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found the bulk ingredient container in the rear not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the fryers with grease and dirt build up. Instructed to to clean and maintain fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the floor drains, floors in the corners and under/around heavy equipment with dirt, stains and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors and floor drains.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop improperly stored, touching wall in open wired rack. Instd ti store ice scoop properly and maintain.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Missing lightshield on light in walk in cooler. Instd to provide shield and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed food residue and spillage on interiors of cold hold drawers. Observed buildup of food debris on shelving inside of walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed buildup of grease on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed pink mold like substance on interior of ice machine components submerged in water for ice (ice for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to discard all ice, remove mold like substance and sanitize machine. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food residie and spillage on interiors of cold hold drawers. Observed build up of food debirs on shelving inside of walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Air vent in rear warewashing area with dust accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.