MICHELLA TERRACE.
5215-5219 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
6 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 252025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAR 142023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS.
CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE U-SHAPED LARGE BAR.
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH OF THE LARGE BARS.
JUN 92022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AREAS AND BARS).
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BARS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
MAY 182017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL 3 COMPT SINKS. OWNER CALLED THE PLUMBER AND WAS ABLE TO TO FIX THE PROBLEM. 3 COMPT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL.
CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE BUILD -UP ON THE LOWER COMPT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE FLOOR WITH DEBRIS IN THE DJ BOOTH IN THE STAGE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SANITIZE THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. AND BROKEN CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND BROKEN /CRACKED LIGHT SHIELED AND MAINTAIN.
PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 232016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found several items stored in grocery bags in coolers. Instructed to remove. All foods must be stored in commercial grade storage containers. Must maintain.
Found tin foil used as a liner on lower shelf in the kitchen. Instructed to remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Found dust and grease build up on interior of hood above cooking line. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Found 1 or 2 drain stoppers at bar 3 compartment sinks. Instructed must provide 3 drain stoppers for all 3 compartment sink in facility. Must maintain.
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APR 22015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OPEN GAP/CREVICE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER IN THE CORNER DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST SEAL.
WALL COVING THE FOLLOWING AREAS PEELING AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS. BEHIND BOTH BOX FREEZERS, ALONG WALL BETWEEN TWO KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL.
MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEHIND ALL THREE BARS AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAR 252015FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-6-14 NOT CORRECTED #33-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.#41- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR REUSABLE, WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS IN THE REAR MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
OPEN GAP/CREVICE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER IN THE CORNER DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST SEAL. POOLING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR NEXT TO SUMP PUMP AND MIDDLE OF ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY BASEMENT FLOORING.
WALL COVING THE FOLLOWING AREAS PEELING AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS. BEHIND BOTH BOX FREEZERS, ALONG WALL BETWEEN TWO KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL.
MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEHIND ALL THREE BARS AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. VENTILATION IN BOTH LADIES AND MENS WASHROOM AT MAIN FRONT BAR NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
DIRTY LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED TO DRY ON OUTSIDE FLOOR GRATE. MUST PROPERLY DRY AND STORE LINENS.
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 62014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF (2) GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT AND DISH MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
JUL 262013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MISSING TILE 2ND BAR AREA AT ENTRANCE TO PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE TILE.
MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BASEMENT MOP SINK.
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