Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Sauganash Grill

6005 N Sauganash Ave

Last inspected Aug 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Out of Business

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Quick Answers

When was Sauganash Grill last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 11, 2025. 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?: 5 inspections on record, from May 10, 2024 to Aug 11, 2025.
Has Sauganash Grill ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 10, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Canvass

Aug 11, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 21, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jul 18, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source

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