COALFIRE

1321 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 9, 2026

   5 infractions

   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • 2-401.11 OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEM STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AREA COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • 4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
2. CanvassJun 4, 2026

   10 infractions

   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEM STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AREA COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA NEAR THE MOP SINK AND NEAR THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP AREA SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WALL WITH HUGE OPENING WHERE DRYWALL WAS REMOVED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED PLASTER/DRYWALL AND WALL TILES BROKEN/CRACKED AT/NEAR THE FRONTLINE HANDWASHING SINK AND FRONTLINE PREP AREA TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DRYWALL AND BROKEN/CRACKED WALL TILE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2620628 CONDUCTED ON 7/15/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR ITEM #47) 4-402.11 Clean utensil rack next to mop sink, Instructed to install a barrier to prevent splashing from mop sink. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
3. CanvassJul 15, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • Clean utensil rack next to mop sink, Instructed to install a barrier to prevent splashing from mop sink.
4. CanvassJul 5, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
5. CanvassAug 9, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE BEVERAGE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE UNISEX TOIELT ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6. Non-InspectionJan 12, 2023

   0 infractions

7. CanvassDec 9, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVE THE MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
8. CanvassJul 5, 2019

   0 infractions

9. CanvassDec 13, 2018

   0 infractions

10. CanvassOct 10, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DISASSEMBLE THE MEAT SLICER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COMPONENTS OF THE SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE PREP AREA TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE REFRIGERATION DOORS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GRIME AND BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE EAST BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassSep 21, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, MOP SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLERS. MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE) WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/BIN OR INSIDE THE ICE WITH THE HANDLES UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
12. CanvassAug 12, 2015

    8 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, STORAGE CABINETS, PREP TABLE AND WHEELS, TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AROUND MOP SINK AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • AIR VENTS IN WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKS FROM OVER HEAD PIPES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REPAIRED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
13. CanvassJul 9, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL BARRIER AT PREP AREA ENTRANCE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
14. CanvassSep 25, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after each use.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Water slow draining at three compartment sink. Instructed to reapir to prevent slow drain.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • Food handler in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraints to all food handlers.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 22, 2011

    0 infractions

16. CanvassFeb 10, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, SOME AREAS CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE, MUST ALSO HAVE CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST RESTRICT STORING FLAT WARE ON TABLES FACING UP, MUST INVERT AND PROPERLY WRAP SILVER WARE ON TABLES
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS
17. Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionMay 20, 2010

    0 infractions

18. Suspected Food PoisoningMay 13, 2010

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILING,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#164258 8/6/09 #32 SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,CAULK IS MISSING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK.#34 FLOOR UNDER 3 PART SINK DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX.#35 WALL BEHIND MIXER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.#40 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.#41 STORAGE CLOSET NOT ORGANIZED,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVABLE KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOR EASIER CLEANING.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,INETRIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL ALONG PIZZA OVEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL OPENING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR,SEAL HOLES ON UPPER WALL OF 3 COMP SINK.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS.