What is L & M Grill Inc.'s health inspection score?

L & M Grill Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was L & M Grill Inc. last inspected?

L & M Grill Inc. was last inspected on September 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does L & M Grill Inc. have?

L & M Grill Inc. has 20 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is L & M Grill Inc. safe to eat at?

L & M Grill Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

L & M Grill Inc.

Name: L & M Grill Inc.
Address: 5125 W 47TH ST, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 81

5125 W 47TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Sep 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 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

5125 W 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60638

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

May 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

May

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Sep

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.13: HAND DRYING DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE ONLY AT HANDWASH SINKS

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HAND DRYING DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE ONLY AT HANDWASH SINKS

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILINGS AND ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE APPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES FOR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 30 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ON WALLS, SHELVES, AND STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−22 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED RESTROOM HANDS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY FROM VALVES BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SINK IN RESTROOM WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE AREA SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE COATING INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED RESTROOM HANDS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY FROM VALVES BELOW THE SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND SINK IN RESTROOM WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE AREA SMOOTHLY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS ON SLICER, HOLDING UNITS AND SHELVING UNITS, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRATES OUTSIDE AROUND RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−8 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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