Sam's Famous Grill
2926 W 63RD ST, Chicago, IL 60629 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2961604
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 27, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN CORNERS OF DISH AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 8, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE 3 FREEZER UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND 1 FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK FLOUR CONTAINERS STORING FISH AND CHICKEN FLOUR MIX IN FOOD PREP AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WITH FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SINGLE USE TO GO CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND STORE PROPERLY
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 6, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.