What is The Capital Grille's health inspection score?

The Capital Grille has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Capital Grille last inspected?

The Capital Grille was last inspected on May 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Capital Grille have?

The Capital Grille has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Capital Grille safe to eat at?

The Capital Grille has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

The Capital Grille

Name: The Capital Grille
Address: 633 N ST CLAIR ST, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 78

633 N ST CLAIR ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Streeterville

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 6, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

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

633 N ST CLAIR ST, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Jul

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 2ND SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED 3-COMP SINK EXCESSIVELY FROM PIPES AT ALL 3 BASINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CUP IN WAREWASHING AREA NEAR EXPOSED, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES IN CONTAINERS DESIGNED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEE'S HANDS AND EXPOSED FOOD AND EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR SMOKE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS MISSING FROM THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: SINK IN BETWEEN ICE MACHINES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, SINK NEAR MEAT SLICER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, SINK NEAR ENTRANCE TO MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COMPRESSORS AND VENTS OF COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT MAIN COOK LINE AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS AND TOWELS USED TO LINE PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT DISH MACHINE AREA (SPRAY HOSE FAUCET, DISH MACHINE CURTAINS, DISH MACHINE DRAINAGE PLUMBING). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES AS EASILY-CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHTING IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN FREEZER TO BE INSUFFICIENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE OR LIGHT BULBS TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN AREAS WHERE FOOD IS STORED AND HANDLED AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Deli Meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Fan cover and cooling lines not clean in walk-in coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS/SPRAY BOTTLES DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSULATION LINE DAMANAGED/HEAVY DUST IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING IN DISH AND PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−9 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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