SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MICHELLA TERRACE.

YOUR CALL. 66/100

5215-5219 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 25, 2025 · passed

6 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Apr 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 25
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAR 14
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE U-SHAPED LARGE BAR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH OF THE LARGE BARS.

JUN 9
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AREAS AND BARS).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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).

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BARS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 18
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE BUILD -UP ON THE LOWER COMPT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found several items stored in grocery bags in coolers. Instructed to remove. All foods must be stored in commercial grade storage containers. Must maintain.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found tin foil used as a liner on lower shelf in the kitchen. Instructed to remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found dust and grease build up on interior of hood above cooking line. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 2
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OPEN GAP/CREVICE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER IN THE CORNER DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST SEAL.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEHIND ALL THREE BARS AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MAR 25
2015
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR REUSABLE, WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS IN THE REAR MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

DIRTY LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED TO DRY ON OUTSIDE FLOOR GRATE. MUST PROPERLY DRY AND STORE LINENS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

AUG 6
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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 26
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING TILE 2ND BAR AREA AT ENTRANCE TO PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE TILE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BASEMENT MOP SINK.

APR 26
2012
FAILED
0 violations

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