Did The Gray pass its last health inspection?

The Gray at 39 S La Salle St was inspected on Oct 29, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at The Gray?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT AN

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

The Gray

39 S La Salle St, Chicago 60603 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Oct 29, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 29, 2025

#25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE, DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. DISCLOSURE STATES ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN VOL 39 BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN VOL 39 BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN VOL 39 BAR DUMP SINK.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN VOL 39 BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN VOL 39 BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
#52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF GREASE TRAP IN VOL 29. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STALLS IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.CORRECTED ON SITE COVERED RECEPTACLES PROVIDED FOR ALL STALLS IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Oct 29, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 3, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 30, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 22, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2017	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2016	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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The Gray — questions

Did The Gray pass its last health inspection?: The Gray at 39 S La Salle St was inspected on Oct 29, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at The Gray?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT AN
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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