SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MC GEE'S JUKEBOX LOUNGE INC.

BEAT. 18/100

7000 S HALSTED ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 25, 2026 · passed

Failed 4 of 6 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 25
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15// NOTED WATER SPRAYING OUTWARD FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

FEB 9
2026
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15// NOTED WATER SPRAYING OUTWARD FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2630652 DATED 02/02/2026: (16) 4-601.11(A) - OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A THICK BUILD-UP OF BLACK, PINK BROWN AND ORANGE SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. (38) 6-501.111 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS (UNDER STORAGE RACKS, ON TOP OF BOXES AND ITEMS IN BOX ON STORAGE RACKS AND DRINKING GLASSES) OF THE SOUTHEAST LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND 2 BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

FEB 2
2026
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A THICK BUILD-UP OF BLACK, PINK BROWN AND ORANGE SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS (UNDER STORAGE RACKS, ON TOP OF BOXES AND ITEMS IN BOX ON STORAGE RACKS AND DRINKING GLASSES) OF THE SOUTHEAST LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND 2 BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EXPOSED LARGE SNAP TRAP AT REAR BAR INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER TRAP COVERS TO PREVENT POTENTIONAL CONTANMINATION OF SURROUNDING SURFACES WHEN RODENTS ARE CAUGHT.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED WATER SPRAYING OUTWARD FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

FEB 20
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 13
2020
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH BAR AREAS.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND REMOVE FROM ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE EXTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS AND COUNTERS IN BAR AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SWINGING DOORS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL ICE BIN COOLERS IN BAR AREA, ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS,STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A BACK FLOW DEVICE CONNECTED AT ICE MACHINE BUT PLUMBING NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INADEQUATE PLUMBING PIPES FROM CEILINGS TO FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CARPETS FROM STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS ,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALLS NEAR ICE MACHINE.HOLES IN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND REMOVE A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS,REAR YARD,BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2356156 1/3/20 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 18 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT UNDERSIDE OF FRONT AND REAR BAR COUNTER TOPS,ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND AROUND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,DOOR FRAME LEADING INTO REAR BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF REAR STORAGE CABINET AND CRAWLING ON BASEMENT FLOOR.ALSO. APPX. 1000 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE OF MOST STORAGE CABINETS IN FRONT BAR AREA STORAGE AND UNDER COOLER, INSIDE OF GLASS CABINET IN REAR STORAGE AREAS.INSIDE OF LOWER VANITY IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BOTH BAR AREAS.SCATTERED AND PILED UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR.ALSO A STRONG ODOR OF URINE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/13/20.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

show all 6 inspections →
JAN 3
2020
FAILED
20 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH BAR AREAS.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL ENCRUSTED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN COOLER WHERE CUT GARNISHMENTS ARE LOCATED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT UNDERSIDE OF FRONT AND REAR BAR COUNTER TOPS,ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND AROUND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN SAME AREA.ALSO. APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE OF MOST STORAGE CABINETS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS,INSIDE OF LOWER VANITY IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,STORAGE IN REAR BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/3/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE AND TOP OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND REMOVE FROM ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST MAKE EXTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS AND COUNTERS IN BAR AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SWINGING DOORS.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL ICE BIN COOLERS IN BAR AREA, ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS,STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH A BACK FLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE THAT CAN BE SEEN FOR SERVICE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL GAPS ,CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALLS NEAR ICE MACHINE.HOLES IN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND REMOVE A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS,REAR YARD AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN ENGLEWOOD