What is The Grillroom's health inspection score?

The Grillroom has a SafeDine safety score of 37 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Grillroom last inspected?

The Grillroom was last inspected on March 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Grillroom have?

The Grillroom has 36 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Grillroom safe to eat at?

The Grillroom has a safety score of 37/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The Grillroom serve?

The Grillroom serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Grillroom

Name: The Grillroom
Address: 33 W MONROE ST, Chicago, 60603
Rating: 37

33 W MONROE ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/25/2026

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0Poor

American•The Loop

Ranked #615 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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8 inspections

Last: Mar 25, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

1 month 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

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-71

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-44 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-54 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 29/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (37/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

33 W MONROE ST, Chicago, IL 60603

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Dec

Mar 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Mar

Dec 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

15 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 High15 Med

17 total2 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−95 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (15)

−75 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−95 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DARK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED DISH RACK ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACK AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SIT FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DARK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED DISH RACK ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACK AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SIT FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Inadequate insects control. found 5 live cockroaches under dish washing machine. instructed to eliminate insects activity. pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Missing a splash guard at Bar hand wash sink that's adjacent to ice bin. instructed to install.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
Using nylon to plug 3-comp sink at bar area. instructed to use proper sink stoppers.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Dust build-up at produce walk-in cooler fan covers, Instructed to clean and maintain.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED DIRECTLY OVER UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PIPE DRAINING INTO UTILITY SINK. A PLUMBING SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY TO SAID AREAS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND 4 DEAD ROACHES UNDER EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK IN CABINET. ALSO NOTED DEAD ROCHES THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE DRESSING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES', CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH WHITE AND GREY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SEE VIOLATION #60.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED DIRECTLY OVER UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PIPE DRAINING INTO UTILITY SINK. A PLUMBING SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO LAW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN 2 OUT OF 2 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING LOCATED IN UNSISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY TO SAID AREAS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE . THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2521761 ON JUNE 21, 2021: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN EASY TO VIEW AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−17 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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