Complaint
Aug 12, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Hotspot Grill, Inc.
1632 W Howard St
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Out of Business
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Quick Answers
- When was Hotspot Grill, Inc. last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 12, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Out of Business”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 2 inspections on record, from Mar 10, 2025 to Aug 12, 2026.
- Has Hotspot Grill, Inc. ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 10, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 10, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
MUST LABEL DRY FOOD IN CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME:SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF THE DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source