J.P. GRAZIANO GROCERY CO INC.

901 W RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 · Restaurant

17 inspections

1. CanvassMay 6, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • MISSING THERMOMETER FOR LARGE DELI DISPLAY COLD HOLD UNIT. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN
2. CanvassMay 22, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Non-InspectionMay 12, 2025

   0 infractions

4. CanvassJan 30, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED SUCH AS (SANWICHES, CHOPPED SALADS, SOUPS, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP AND BASEMENT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
5. CanvassNov 4, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE 2-COMP SINK IS LOCATED. MUST REPAIR.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
6. CanvassOct 8, 2020

   1 infraction

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • FOUND NO LIDS ON THE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
7. CanvassSep 6, 2019

   3 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. DOCUMENTS PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
8. CanvassJan 11, 2018

   2 infractions

   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • MUST PROVIDE INGREDIENT LABELS AND SALE-BY DATES ON DESSERTS, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • STAFF BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE BREAK AREA FOR STAFF.
9. CanvassJan 17, 2017

   2 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • CUTTING BOARDS POOR REPAIR, PITTED NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND CHIPPING WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
10. CanvassFeb 18, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY GOODS/DESSERTS (BROWNIES, BISCOTTI) NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP LINE STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN/REPLACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL/PROVIDE SAME.
11. Canvass Re-InspectionMar 24, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • : Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
12. CanvassMar 17, 2015

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. LARGE GAP GREATER THAN 1/2 INCH FOUND AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT DOORS. MUST REPAIR DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SANDWICH PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(20 CIGARETTE BUTTS, DIRT, DEBRIS PRESENT).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OR INSTALL A SHATTER RESISTANT BULB IN SOCKET INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL SPLASH GAURDS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA(ACROSS FROM OFFICE IN DINING AREA).
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL STAFF TO USE UTENSILS AND/OR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
13. CanvassOct 24, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON THE LIGHTS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
14. CanvassNov 18, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
15. CanvassDec 18, 2012

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE WORN GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A CUSTOMER'S CHILD AT THE REAR PREP AREA WHILE CHEESE WAS BEING SLICED. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ARE ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
16. CanvassDec 12, 2011

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment,surfaces and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WOODEN SHELVING IN THE FRONT DELI AREA AND FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAINT AS NEEDED TO MAKE THE SURFACES SMOOTH AND SANITARY. CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DISH RACK NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 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. THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER HAS A RUSTY PANEL, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE RUSTY METAL.
17. CanvassNov 12, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Items labeled at this time.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Scrub out the north bathroom sink.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Hats and aprons were found and put on at this time.