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L & M GRILL INC.

5125 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60638 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

L & M GRILL INC. has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 23, 2015. The most recent inspection, on May 19, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 10, 2024. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 3, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times on August 20, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on May 17, 2023. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on January 29, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.13: HAND DRYING DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE ONLY AT HANDWASH SINKS
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HAND DRYING DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE ONLY AT HANDWASH SINKS
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OVER 30 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON WALLS, SHELVES, AND STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILINGS AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE APPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES FOR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED RESTROOM HANDS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY FROM VALVES BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SINK IN RESTROOM WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE AREA SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE COATING INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED RESTROOM HANDS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY FROM VALVES BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SINK IN RESTROOM WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE AREA SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  6. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER, HOLDING UNITS AND SHELVING UNITS, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRATES OUTSIDE AROUND RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  8. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, BEEF) . INSTD TO HAVE MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACES, TO BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • PIPE DISCONNECTED UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO RECONNECT AND MAINTAIN
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MALE FOOD HANDLER UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
    • 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
      • NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THIS ORDER INSTD TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
    • 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
      • NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
    • 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
      • MISSING SIGN ON ENTRANCE DOOR AND INSIDE BUSINESS INFORMING PATRONS THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN INDOOR, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. INSTD TO PROVIDE IN ADDITION TO SIGN ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN
    • 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
      • NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRANCE OR INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT INFORMING DINE IN PATRONS OF THE VACCINATION REQUIREMENT . INSTD TO POST SIGNS AND MAINTAIN
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  10. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR PROPER BEARD RESTRAINT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAINENCE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR 1 MALE AND 1 FEMALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTD TO OBTAIN PROPER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND BE ABLE TO VERIFY FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFCATE HOLDERS/MGR.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE YELLOW WALL VENT DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN BACK ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER.. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND IN WALK IN COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  14. License

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER.

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