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John Milton Gregory
3715 W Polk (800s), Chicago 60624 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Sep 16, 2025
22
Inspections on record
15
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 16, 2025
- #2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HOTDOG, CORN AND CHEESE PIZZA'S ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVERD. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE DUTY AT ALL TIME WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE CONDENCER AND ON SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD AND HOT WATER KNOBS MISSING ON ONE OF THE SINKS IN THE BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND THE OFFICE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 18, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 17, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 27, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 8, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 4, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 25, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 19, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 12, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 15, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 24, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 17, 2013 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 6, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 24, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 17, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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John Milton Gregory — questions
- Did John Milton Gregory pass its last health inspection?
- John Milton Gregory at 3715 W Polk (800s) was inspected on Sep 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at John Milton Gregory?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HOTDOG, CORN AND CHEESE PIZZA'S ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SE
- 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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