Roadhouse 66 Gas N' Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 1, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Jul 25, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without city of chicago certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black and brown slimy substance in the interior contact surface of ice machine dripping into ice. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed manager to turn off ice machine remove ice and have interior contact surface cleaned and sanitized. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must properly labeled foodstorage containers when food is not in the original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Outer openings not protected. Observed 1/2 inch gap at the bottom of the side rear exit door. Must rodent proof door to prevent rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep coolers and prep tables in main kitchen food prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitation solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed buckets of food stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Must elevate items of the floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of ice build up inside upright small freezer located in rear prep area. Must remove ice and clean freezer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor behind ice machine located in rear of premises. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food service manager on site while tcs foods area being prepared and served such as hamburgers, soups, brisket, steak chicken etc. Instructed above to operate with a city of chicago certified food service manager at all times 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

3. Apr 12, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gaps at both front double doors sweeps. Must rodent proof said doors.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 1-door prep area reach in cooler door rubber gasket ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gasket.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 burned out ceiling light bulb above prep area. Must replace with working ceiling light bulb.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. May 12, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Some grease uder the deep fryer inside the back part of cabinet some mineral build-up inside the low temp dishmachime.delime unit.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leaking at three compartment sink,small holes at middle and sanitize compartment. Weld smoothly and with non-rusty material. Leaking pipe under the scrape sink at low temp dishmachine. Repair/replace leaking mechanical drain at third compartment sink. Observed plastic(saran wrap)around the stopper to seal sink. Observed linen inside the base of prep cooler ,due to water .instructed to repair issue

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Jul 1, 2022 Pass

   Canvass 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: Noted heavy ice build-up on shelves inside the upright freezer by the waiters station. Instructed to defrost, sanitize, clean, and maintain.

     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: Noted washrooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women's washrooms and unisex washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Jun 24, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build-up on shelves inside the upright freezer by the wqiters station. Instructed to defrost, sanitize, clean, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on-site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority foundation. Violation#7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted washrooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women's washrooms and unisex washrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

7. Dec 11, 2020 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Dec 4, 2020 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed black dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain. All ice inside ice machine voluntarilly discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear hair restraint.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

9. Jul 9, 2019 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Missing grout from floor tile at rear area and dish room area, need to repair . Uneven,rough surface and un-cleanable cement floor under bar counter. Must replace.surface must be smooth cleanable and no-absorbent surface

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor under equipment along baseboard wall with debris ,clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jun 27, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. 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: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. - -

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: We observed black slime substance at interior of ice machine, slime substance dripping on ice from water reservoir; also we observed dead baby roach on ice inside the bin. Ice removed. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain unit. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,citation issued -

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (CAESAR DRESSING,ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. - Repeat

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Dry wiping cloths throughout the prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between 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: Interior and exterior of walk-in cooler door is rusty not cleanable.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside grease receptacle in the gangway with excessive spilled grease on the surrounding ground,walls behind the container and on the exterior of the container. Instructed to remove all spilled grease, clean wall and container. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued. - -

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing grout from floor tile at rear area and dish room area, need to repair . Uneven,rough surface and un-clenable cement floor under bar counter. Must replace.surface must be smooth cleanable and no-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor under equipment along baseboard wall with debris ,clean and maintain. Black slime and broken caulking behind the dish machine and three compartment sink, remove re-apply.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Manager enrolled to sanitation class for 7-16-19.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Jun 24, 2019 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

12. Oct 29, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-010. Must provide.

      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: 2-501.11 found no vomit and diarrheal clean up policy. Priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 found prepared food held more than 24 hours not labeled with seven day consume by date.(cooked seafood). Priority violation. No citation issued.7-38-005.must label properly.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 found no disclosure reminder statements written on menu. (burgers).priority violation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must include.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located for: ice machine, coffee machine, tea machine, and mop sink. Must install where they can be located and serviced.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Food sanitation managers with no allergen training. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Jun 13, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken wings) prepared and cooked. Instructed that a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site, with original certificate posted, at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation: 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove foil wrapping from milk crate full of cooking equipment and from top of grease trap. Must maintain all equipment surfaces to be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Must replace caulking above 3 compartment sink where is it missing and/or darkly discolored. Must defrost the white upright freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing coving around main food prep area: under prep top cooler, dish machine and 3 compartment sink. Must clean grease accumulation around grease trap.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean yellowish food residue from wall under left dish machine drainboard. Must repair wall at kitchen window where the corner protector is missing and the frp covering is splitting away from the wall.

14. May 6, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on the salad and cold topping cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. No ice bin lids on site. Instructed facility to provide for all and to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt accumulation on the soda gun nozzles and in the holsters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water, dirt, and debris on the floor under and around the three compartment sink and dish machine. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a small leak under the left compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Out of compliance with foodhandler requirement. Instructed to comply and maintain.

15. Aug 25, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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: Instructed facility to clean and maintain the exhaust filter above the smoker.

16. Aug 15, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found food debris in crevices along the bottom of the meat slicer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Found grease buildup in the lower compartment of the deep fryer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer for cold-holding refrigerator in food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to elevate stock 6" off the floor at all times.

17. Aug 14, 2014 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

18. Sep 19, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink.

19. Sep 12, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    10 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies in the rear ice machine area and the bar area. Approximately 20 live fruit flies were observed on the walls, ceiling and equipment in these areas.also,6 live house flies in kitchen,dining room. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Also, the rear door from the kitchen is not rodent proof. There is a 1/4" gap along the right bottom of the door. Must rodent proof the rear exit door. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary was not displayed. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Serious violation 7-42-010b

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store,invert all clean multi-use utensils,dishware in kitchen areas,basement prep area to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean sides of cooking equipments,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler,stoves,deep fryers,shelvings,bar guns and housings attached etc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide,maintain a metal stem thermometer for monitoring food temperatures.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean,organize kitchen storage areas and cleaning equipment,personal belongings must be properly stored in a designated areas.

20. Jun 27, 2012 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from the floor drain below the 3 compartment sink when water was filled at the middle compartment and drained. Also observed waste water overflowing from the top and sides of the grease trap. Manager opened and cleaned the grease trap during the inspection. 3 compartment sink tagged held for inspection. Do not use until held for inspection tag has been removed. Must use low temperature dishmachine to sanitize dishes and utensils. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label and date prepared foods in the coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the wall below the exposed handsink in the bar area.

21. Feb 19, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

22. Jan 26, 2010 Fail

    No Entry · Fail

    No violations