Did David'S Grill pass its last health inspection?

David'S Grill at 800 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Aug 21, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at David'S Grill?

The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FRONT COOLERS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF COOLERS.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

David'S Grill

800 W Cermak Rd, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 21, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 21, 2025

#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FRONT COOLERS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF COOLERS.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MUST MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZEAND MAINTAIN AREA.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN STAIN FREE CEILING TILES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO PROPERLY AIR DRY MOP(S). MAINTAIN SAME.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE/POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CFM ON SITE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 21, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 6, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 7, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 21, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 14, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 6, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 15, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 14, 2014	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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David'S Grill — questions

Did David'S Grill pass its last health inspection?: David'S Grill at 800 W Cermak Rd was inspected on Aug 21, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at David'S Grill?: The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FRONT COOLERS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF COOLERS.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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