Victory Grill

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Inspections

1. Oct 15, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED GASKETS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN

2. Oct 8, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: GROUND PROK AT 44.6F AND DICED CHICKEN AT 50.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 50F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED PIZZA SLICE DISPLAY CASE WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD AS WELL AS AN OPENING IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR PROTECTION FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD TO ACT AS A BARRIER FROM CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 . CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED GASKETS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

3. Mar 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

4. Nov 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Dec 26, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Dec 13, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

7. Oct 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

8. Sep 30, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Jun 16, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

10. Jun 9, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE RESTAURANT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A PERSON IN CHARGE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (HOT DOGS AT 135F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED SAUSAGE AND COOKED RICE) STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED A DEAD FLY IN AN OPEN CONTAINER OF SALT IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546922 ON 1/25/22 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

11. Jan 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED PER OSHA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

12. Aug 3, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. Nov 19, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT PREP SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVER HEAD SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.