ADOBO GRILL

215 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60610 · Restaurant

17 inspections

1. CanvassFeb 2, 2026

   0 infractions

2. CanvassApr 23, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE GASKET OF THE TWO DOOR LOW REACH IN AT THE SALAD STATION WEARING AT THE CORNER AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SMALL DEBRIS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT.
3. CanvassMay 7, 2024

   7 infractions

   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND NO DISCLOSURE STATING THAT SAID ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ON MENU. CORRECTED ON SITE MENU CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION ASTERISK ADDED TO ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND DISCLOSURE STATING THAT SAID ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT SIDE BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF HOSE LEADING FROM SOAP DISPENSER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HOSE LEADING FROM SOAP DISPENSER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SODA NOZZLE HOLDER AT BAR WITH A PINK GEL LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING FROM EASTSIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EASTSIDE FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WHITE TAPE AROUND FAUCET OF BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHITE TAPE FROM FAUCET OF BAR HANDWASHING SINK.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON INSIDE OF LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISCOLORED CAULK AND RECAULK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON INSIDE OF LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN.
4. Non-InspectionApr 22, 2024

   0 infractions

5. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 21, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15: EXTERIOR BACK ENTRANCE DOOR HAS LESS THAN A HALF INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED AND NOT VALID. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION THAT IS ANSI ACCREDITED.
6. CanvassApr 14, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • HANDSINK IN MAIN KITCHEN IS NOT MANTAINED. HOT WATER BEING SHUT OFF AT THE VALVE DUE TO FAUCET BEING STRIPPED. ALSO, THE FAUCET IS LEAKING AT WATER CONNECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR LEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • EXTERIOR BACK ENTRANCE DOOR HAS LESS THAN A HALF INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MILK CRATES USED AS FOOD AND UTENSIL STORAGE CONTAINERS NEAR BAR AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED AND NOT VALID. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION THAT IS ANSI ACCREDITED.
7. CanvassApr 11, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
8. CanvassAug 4, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • MENU HAS AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • THE VENT LOCATED ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS MISSING A SCREEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SCREEN TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • FOUND NO DATA PLATE ON THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTUER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE’S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
9. CanvassJan 25, 2021

   0 infractions

10. CanvassMar 10, 2020

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassMar 18, 2019

    2 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR INADEQUATELY SANITIZING (CHLORINE) AT 10 PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CHEMICAL SANITIZERS THAT ARE USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SALMON, CHICKEN) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
12. CanvassMar 23, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED GLASS LID TO SALAD PREP TOP COOLER WITH LARGE CRACKS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LID TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED MAIN BAR WITHOUT AVAILABLE DUMP/RINSE SINK. ONLY A HAND SINK AND DISH MACHINE ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK (WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE) TO HANDLE DUMPING AND RINSING ACTIVITIES.
13. CanvassApr 11, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND CONTAINERS HOLDING COOKED PREPARED FOODS NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOOR NOT WELL MAINTAINED. MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE.
14. CanvassMar 17, 2017

    0 infractions

15. CanvassDec 29, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR GUACAMOLE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE.
16. License Re-InspectionJun 10, 2016

    0 infractions

17. LicenseJun 9, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED DISHMACHINE AT THE WEST BAR NOT CONNECTED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT CONNECTED AND SANITIZING PROPERLY AS REQUIRED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE KITCHEN AND WEST BAR NOT CONNECTED/MISSING PLUMBING PARTS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 2 DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT PROTECTED/RODENT-PROOFED,THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND THE SIDE DOOR FOR THE FRONT EAST BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO,NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR NEEDS GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GROUTING FOR FLOORS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.