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 (65 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) ()
• 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 OF THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE PREP COOLER(EMPLOYEES CAFE). | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments:
• 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) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH ICE MACHINE INTERIOR IN THE PREP AREA OF THE KITCHEN. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CITY CERTI
• Pass — Wed Oct 18 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• 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) () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Ice scoop stored on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep scoop in a clean holder. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USE
• 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 — 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
• Pass — Tue Dec 21 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 7. NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
• 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
• Pass — Tue Dec 21 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• No Entry — Tue Dec 21 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Out of Business — 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) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PAINT NOTED NEXT TO OPEN GRILL SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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