RestaurantLicence 2646180

United Grill

4803 W Armitage Ave, Chicago 60639

Latest verdictConditionalMay 21, 2026 · 4 months ago

Inspections14since Jan 22, 2019

Fail rate35.7%5 of 14 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

Pass50%
Conditional14%
Fail36%

14 inspections from 2019 to 2026 · hover a mark

20192020202120222023202420252026

ConditionalMay 21, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 9
  No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
  Observed employees plating and serving rte and coooked tcs (foods, sandwiches, toast, etc) with bare hands, rubbing hands on clothing and attempting to plate food items. Instructed to use single use gloves, tongs, spatula, deli tissue, or dispensing equipment to plate and serve ready-to-eat food items. Priority violation. #7-38-010. Citation issued.
2. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.
3. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.
PassSep 22, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailSep 12, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed ice machine located in kitchen with a build-up of black and brown substance on interior shield and surfaces. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued
2. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometer that measures internal temperatures of cold tcs foods. Noted two metal stem thermometers that only measure temperatures ranging from 50°f - 550°f. Instructed person in charge to provide a probe stem thermometer that measures both cold (41°f & below) and hot temperatures to monitor the internal food temperature of both hot and cold tcs foods that are cooked, cooled, served, and delivered. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor of the east storage room where the walk-in cooler is. Management instructed to remove all rodent droppings and clean and sanitize all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
4. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed yellow wiping cloths hanging from handles in the kitchen. Instructed to hold all wiping cloths in proper sanitizing buckets with proper sanitizing solution in between use
5. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed lid to grease dumpster with encrusted grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.
PassOct 18, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
FailMay 7, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  Observed in-use utensils not stored properly.
2. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed equipment and single use items wet and/or with water damage.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food contact surfaces of equipment with black soot, ash, water and dirt.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed water damage and signs of fire damage on paper goods and dry food storage shelving area. Observed water and fire damage at the 2 freezers and 2 door refrigerator. Observed black soot inside of the ice machine. Observed ceiling in the kitchen preparation area smokey, burned, broken and missing ceiling tiles throughout. Observed water from ceiling filled one of the 3 compartment sinks. Observed debris and burned broken ceiling tiles inside of one of the compartments of the 3 compartment sink. Observed water dripping from the ceiling into the serving area.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed vent in the washroom area filled with dirt and lent debris.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed lightbulbs in the food serving area at the ceiling not working.
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergy training certificate posted for all certified managers.
PassAug 2, 2023Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 clean the food debris on the prep table and storage shelves in the rear food prep area.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15 observed a leak coming from the three compartment sink drainage pipe in the rear prep area. Instructed management to repair all plumbing and maintain.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-304.11 the ventilation fan in the washroom is not operational. Must repair or replace the ventilation fan in the washroom.
ConditionalJul 17, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods stored in the food prep area and in the walk-in cooler and 2 door prep coolers. Observed eggs at 60f, half and half creamer at 62f, ham at 45f, and cooked potatoes at 52f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leak coming from the three compartment sink drainage pipe in the rear prep area. Instructed management to repair all plumbing and maintain.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  The ventilation fan in the washroom is not operational. Must repair or replace the ventilation fan in the washroom.
PassSep 28, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailSep 8, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign or poster at the rear dish area hand washing sink. Must provide and maintain.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Must remove all dead cockroaches from throughout the rear dishwashing/prep area and maintain.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted heavy rust build up on the metal shelving throughout the rear dishwashing/prep area. Must remove rust from all shelving and maintain.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Must detail clean the grease and food build up off all kitchen equipment, inside all coolers, on all surfaces of the front and rear three compartment sinks, and beneath the front counters and flat top grill.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leak coming from the three compartment sink drainage pipe. Instructed management to repair all plumbing and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the side storage room (where to-go items/chemicals are stored). Must remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation, detail clean area, and organize all remaining articles and store them on shelving 6" off the floor to provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean heavy grease build up off floors and walls throughout the cooks line equipment.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Noted a burned out light bulb inside the rear dish/prep area. Instructed to replace burned out bulb and provide adequate lighting.
9. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  Noted previous priority foudation violation not corrected from report #2562910 on 8/30/22: violation #38 (6-501.111) observed 4 live cockroaches on the wall underneath the three compartment sink, 4 live cockroaches on the wall next to the left of the rear kitchen exit door, 1 live cockroach underneath the top of the prep table next to the 2-door cooler, and 2 live cockroaches on the wooden block located underneath the top of the prep table next to the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove all cockroaches and activity, clean/sanitize affected areas, and to contact pest control for additional service. Observed over 15 live cockroaches throughout facility during today's (9/8/22) inspection. Instructed to contact pest control and to remove all activity. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
FailAug 30, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign or poster at the rear dish area hand washing sink. Must provide and maintain.
2. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed an incomplete consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods - the advisory is missing a disclosure statement. Instructed management to add a disclosure statement to the current advisory that says "items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients". Priority foundation 7-38-005.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 4 live cockroaches on the wall underneath the three compartment sink, 4 live cockroaches on the wall next to the left of the rear kitchen exit door, 1 live cockroach underneath the top of the prep table next to the 2-door cooler, and 2 live cockroaches on the wooden block located underneath the top of the prep table next to the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove all cockroaches and activity, clean/sanitize affected areas, and to contact pest control for additional service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Must remove all dead cockroaches from the food storage shelf to the left of the 2-door cooler in the rear kitchen, inside the dish area handwash sink, and on the washroom floor.
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found heavy food and debris build up on the three compartment sink (underneath the compartments), inside the the 2-door prep cooler in the front prep area, and on the prep/storage shelves in the rear prep area. Instructed to clean all areas and maintain.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leak coming from the three compartment sink drainage pipe. Noted the washroom handwash sink slow draining. Instructed management to repair all plumbing and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the side storage room (where to-go items/chemicals are stored). Must remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation, detail clean area, and organize all remaining articles and store them on shelving 6" off the floor to provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Noted a burned out light bulb inside the rear dish/prep area. Instructed to replace burned out bulb and provide adequate lighting.
PassNov 3, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailOct 27, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign or poster near hand washing sink in front food preparation area. Must provide and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed a few broken floor tiles in front of walk-in cooler. Must repair/replace and maintain floor in a good repair.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed grase build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
4. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2509539 on 5/11/2021. 41.observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in front and rear prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. 55. Observed grease and food debris on floor under around and behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. 56.observed excessive dust build up on ventilation vent inside washroom. Must clean and maintain priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
PassMay 11, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in front and rear prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaky faucet base at the 3-compartment sink in rear prep/dish area. Must repair and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed grease and food debris on floor under around and behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed excessive dust build up on ventilation vent inside washroom. Must clean and maintain.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no proof of food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed person in charge to provide food handlers certificates for all employees who do not have city of Chicago certificates.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed certified food managers on premises without the allergen training certificate. Instructed person in charge that all certified food managers must obtain food allergen certificate.
PassJan 22, 2019LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  No covered waste receptacle provided in the washroom. Must provide.

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

568×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
557×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
515×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
384×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
494×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
413×
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
103×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
442×
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

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 2646180 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.