What is M & G Char Grill,, Inc.'s health inspection score?

M & G Char Grill,, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was M & G Char Grill,, Inc. last inspected?

M & G Char Grill,, Inc. was last inspected on January 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does M & G Char Grill,, Inc. have?

M & G Char Grill,, Inc. has 8 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is M & G Char Grill,, Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, M & G Char Grill,, Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does M & G Char Grill,, Inc. serve?

M & G Char Grill,, Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

M & G Char Grill,, Inc.

Name: M & G Char Grill,, Inc.
Address: 1821 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 85

1821 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/2/2025

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0Excellent

American•Lakeview

Ranked #351 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 2, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1821 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Jan 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
STORED DISHES WRAPPED IN PLASTIC WRAP STORED IN A BUS PAN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST STORE UNUSED DISHES CLEAN, ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS OR REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP WOODEN CABINETS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE REAR MICROWAVE OVEN. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE OR MATERIAL.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE.----WALLS AT AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
NOTED DIRTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING FANS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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