THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY

Address: 909 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Aug 1, 2025

Facility Details

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

Inspection History (38 inspections)

• Pass — Fri Aug 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Fri Aug 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Wed Jul 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 11 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT BANQUET KITCHEN INCLUDING: IN DISH AREA, IN PREP AREA, AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE
• Pass — Mon May 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF ON THE PREP COOLER.(EMPLOYEE CAFE). | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERV
• Pass — Mon May 13 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE PREP COOLER(EMPLOYEES CAFE). | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments:
• Pass — Wed Oct 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Paper towel dispenser at bar hand wash sink not easily used,
• Pass — Wed Oct 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Heavy dust build-up noted on ceiling vent at Starbucks coffee station 1st floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.
• Pass — Mon Oct 03 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain
• Pass — Thu Sep 29 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Inoperable thermometer in dairy cooler, instructed to provide good working ones. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: incomplete
• Fail — Thu Sep 29 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hot running water at employees restroom hand wash sinks, only reached 84f max temp after 3 min of running faucets instruc
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Dec 21 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED TO REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY
• No Entry — Tue Dec 21 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Fri Feb 07 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Fri Feb 07 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PAINT NOTED NEXT TO OPEN GRILL SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Jan 28 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE HANDWASH SINK FOR THE ROOM SERVICE COLD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHIN
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Jan 28 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS
• Pass — Tue Feb 20 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES CRACKED/IN POOR REPAIR AT TRAY MACHINE WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER T
• Pass — Tue Feb 20 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: COFFEE STATION REACH IN 1-DOOR MILK COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING THERMOMETER
• Pass — Mon Oct 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO
• Pass — Mon Oct 23 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED (WHITE POWDER) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOO

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