SAM'S CHICKEN AND RIBS

Address: 1102 W GRANVILLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60660, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Apr 21, 2026

Key Findings

• ● Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods stored out at room temperature and in the 3-door prep cooler Code 22

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (29 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — 2026-04-21 00:00:00 (Canvass) 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND IN THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED OPENED COCKTAIL SAUCE
• Pass — 2025-04-14 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL METAL PREP TABLES BOTTOM SHELVING WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LI
• Pass — 2024-08-05 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2024-07-29 00:00:00 () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS IE: FLOUR, NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USE
• Pass — 2023-07-13 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 47. FOOD & N
• Fail — 2023-07-05 00:00:00 () 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES T
• Pass — 2022-08-17 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER CRACKED AND DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND
• Fail — 2022-08-08 00:00:00 () 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS @ $100. ASSORTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RIBS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED STUFFED SAMOSAS FROM PREVIOUS DAYS WIT
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-11-06 00:00:00 () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER. COOKED RICE FOUND AT 46.2F, COOKED BEEF FOUND AT 46.4F,
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-02-05 00:00:00 () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED PORK RIBS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. RIBS WERE FOUND AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 70.3F. INFORMED MANAGER PROPER CO
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2019-06-24 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2018-11-19 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH P
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2017-09-12 00:00:00 () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND A PAN OF 10# OF COOKED
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2017-04-21 00:00:00 () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED RIBS IN FOUR DE
• Pass — 2016-12-09 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2016-12-02 00:00:00 () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AT R
• Pass — 2016-02-08 00:00:00 () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SANDWHICH PREPARATION COOLER NOT CLEAN INSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. | 36. LIGHTING: R
• Pass — 2015-07-31 00:00:00 ()
• Fail — 2015-07-24 00:00:00 () 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1424816 DATED ON 03/17/15 NOT CORRECTED- #32 PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS
• Pass — 2015-03-17 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO US

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