THE CAPITAL GRILLE

Address: 633 N ST CLAIR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Dec 15, 2025

Key Findings

• ○ Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. priority foundation #7-38-005. citation issued. Code 5

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (62 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Dec 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Dec 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN (51.9F/47.3F),CHEESE 48.2F/49F, EGGS 48F. MAN
• Pass — Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO
• Pass — Thu Dec 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Aug 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR PIC WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIF
• Out of Business — Fri Aug 23 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Mon Jul 22 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CUP IN WAREWASHING AREA NEAR EXPOSED, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON STORAGE RACK. I
• Pass — Tue Feb 20 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Tue Oct 10 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Deli Meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Fan
• Pass — Tue Mar 07 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container not labeled ( sugar, salt... ) instructed to label. | 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comm
• Pass — Thu Jul 28 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS/SPRAY BOTTLES DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLE
• Pass — Tue Jun 07 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Floors not clean under gas cylinder rack, food debris and trash noted, instructed to clean floor and maintain.
• Pass — Tue Feb 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Tue Feb 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Out of Business — Thu Feb 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Feb 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Thu Feb 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Mon Sep 27 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Mon Sep 20 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2473125 ON 1/26/2021 NOT CORRECTED; VIOLATION #55; 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVIC
• Pass — Tue Jun 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()

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