Did International Grill pass its last health inspection?

International Grill at 1236 W 18th St was inspected on Jun 1, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at International Grill?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MANY DEAD INSECTS ALONG BACK WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DETAIL CLEAN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

International Grill

1236 W 18th St, Chicago 60608 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 1, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 1, 2026

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MANY DEAD INSECTS ALONG BACK WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DETAIL CLEAN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OD DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN BOARDS START TO HAVE DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAVE LEAK AT P-TRAPS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND WATER BUILD UP INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 1, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 9, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 19, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 12, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 31, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 30, 2017	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 16, 2017	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 3, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2016	Consultation	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 15, 2014	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 12, 2014	License	Fail	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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International Grill — questions

Did International Grill pass its last health inspection?: International Grill at 1236 W 18th St was inspected on Jun 1, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at International Grill?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MANY DEAD INSECTS ALONG BACK WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DETAIL CLEAN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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