Sam's Famous Grill
2926 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 27, 2026
Sam's Famous Grill was last inspected on May 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
May 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris in corners of dish area and dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside 3 freezer units in the rear storage area and 1 freezer in the prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk flour containers storing fish and chicken flour mix in food prep area uncovered. Instructed to cover with food grade lids/coverings to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of single use to go containers. Instructed to invert and store properly
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used on the floor in the food prep area. Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & 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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.