RestaurantLicence 2808271

S2 City Grill and Bar

8742 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago 60617

Latest verdictPassOct 1, 2026 · 12 days ago

Inspections11since Sep 14, 2021

Fail rate36.4%4 of 11 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass45%
Conditional18%
Fail36%

11 inspections from 2021 to 2026 · hover a mark

20222023202420252026

PassOct 1, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed a few bulk storage containers with name of product. Must label and maintain when remove from original packaging
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed drinks stored on the floor underneath the rear counter in the liquor room. Must properly elevate for cleaning and monitoring purposes.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners in the prep area,underneath the dish washer & 3 comp sink and especially underneath the drink station(liquor) counter.
PassMay 9, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Rear exit door not rodent proofed. Light available at bottom of door. Instructed to correct and maintain
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean
3. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  All in-use utensils must be stored in a clean utensil holder not between containers. Instructed to correct and maintain
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Large can opener in need of cleaning at blade. Instructed to clean and maintain
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors in rear storage areas in need of cleaning to remove all debris instructed to clean and maintain at wall bases
ConditionalAug 8, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation cerificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no Chicago food sanitation manager on site or vaid certificate posted a Chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs dod prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
3. 35
  Approved thawing methods used
  Observed fish, beef and turkey improperly thawing in standing water. Instructed manager to properly thaw food under cold runnning water, refrigeration, or part of cooking process.
4. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles stored on floor in storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service artilces six inches off floor.
5. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no self-closing device on staff washroom door in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed spills and debris inside light shields, food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed mop heads not properly stored in utility closet. Instructed manager to store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.
8. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen awareness training.
PassMay 3, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailApr 25, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed no disclosure for consumer advisory on menu. Instructed manager to provide disclosure for consumer advisory on menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed damaged and missing baseboards in prep area, damaged wall surfaces and floor tiles in need of grouting in prep area, damaged floor tile in bar area. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.
FailApr 18, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
2. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure on menu. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
4. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles stored on floor. Instructed maanger to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in bar rea. Instructed manager to repair and miantain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing wall tile in women washroom, damaged and missing baseboards in prep area, damaged wall surfaces and floor tiles in need of grouting in prep area, damaged floor tile in bar area. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.
PassDec 6, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Must label food storage containers,squeeze bottles and shakers when food is not in original package.
2. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,grill & prep tables.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must grout the floors throughout prep dish washing areas and throughout premises.must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles throughout premises and threshold at walk in freezer.must remove excessive caulking from walls throughout to be smooth and easily cleanable.loose wall panel in rear prep area and trim at walk in cooler door.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean food splatter from walls in prep and dish washing areas.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must elevate remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls throughout premises.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean grease and food debris build up from floors under,around,along wall bases throughout. Must remove water and keep dry
FailDec 5, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  5-202.12 (a) : still observed hot running water temperature at hand sinks in customers women's toilet room at 57.9f & men's at 57.4f-57.9f. Must be 100.0f . Must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  5-204.11 : observed no hand washing sink in rear prep area must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water soap & towels.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12 : must label food storage containers,squeeze bottles and shakers when food is not in original package
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 : observed evidence of appx.200 or more mice droppings scattered on dish machine scrape sink,on floor under same,along wall bases.on floor behind fryers,coolers,on and under prep tables.storage /locker room-along wall base.liquor storage area-along wall bases , under shelving units & wall outlet.electrical room along wall bases and floor.mopsink/hot water tank room-along wall bases.bar area- on shelving units,on floor behind ice bin.2- dead decayed mice on floor under bar 3- compartment sink & 3- door reach in cooler.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/1/23.(priroity foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry
6. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  3-307.11 : must provide a splash guard at hand sink in main front prep area.
7. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  3-305.11 : must elevate food product from floor in walk in cooler & freezer.
8. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  : 3-304.14 : must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use
9. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on both hot holding cabinets front & rear prep areas.
10. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19 : must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout including walk ins.
11. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,grill & prep tables.
12. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky pipe underneath sink in customers women toilet room.
13. +7 more
FailDec 1, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sink in rear prep area must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water soap & towels.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed hot running water temperature at hand sinks in customers women's toilet room at 57.9f & men's at 57.4f-57.9f. Must be 100.0f . Must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
3. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 2lbs. French toast batter 57.2f1lb.pooled eggs 49.2f.9- shelled eggs 55.4f in a pan on prep table.3lbs. Cooked corn 66.2f in a pan on rear prep table.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or above. Appx. 7lbs. $14.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Must label food storage containers,squeeze bottles and shakers when food is not in original package.
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed evidence of appx.200 or more mice droppings scattered on dish machine scrape sink,on floor under same,along wall bases.on floor behind fryers,coolers,on and under prep tables.storage /locker room-along wall base.liquor storage area-along wall bases , under shelving units & wall outlet.electrical room along wall bases and floor.mopsink/hot water tank room-along wall bases.bar area- on shelving units,on floor behind ice bin.2- dead decayed mice on floor under bar 3- compartment sink & 3- door reach in cooler.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/1/23.(priroity foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
6. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.
7. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in main front prep area.
8. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Must elevate food product from floor in walk in cooler & freezer.
9. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
10. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on both hot holding cabinets front & rear prep areas.
11. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout including walk ins.
12. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets,grill & prep tables.
13. +8 more
ConditionalNov 14, 2022ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Instructed manager to replace names on the bulk storage container(worn off).
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Instructed manager to provide a splash guard between the 1 comp sink and hot holding unit in the front side prep area.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must clean and maintain the interior of the large ice machine.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean the floor along the wall base and in corners and floor drains to remove debris and spills.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  See violation #60
6. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violation #58 allergen training not corrected from report #2531325 date 9-14-21. Instructed to comply or more citation will follow. Violation codes: 2-102.13 inspector comments: observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate as required. Priority foundation ciatation #7-42-090.
PassSep 14, 2021LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front entrance door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the mens toliet room. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles. Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the walk-in freezer. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
3. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed to have all certified food managers obtain this certificate.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5520×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
397×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
476×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
386×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
375×
Food properly labeled; original container
515×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
494×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
104×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2808271 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.