Pass

Michella Terrace

5215-5219 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 25, 2025

Michella Terrace was last inspected on June 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 25, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out lightbulbs in hood over cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the microwaves, storage shelves above the prep table and liquor storage shelves behind the u-shaped large bar.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor behind both of the large bars.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain handwashing signage at all hand sinks (prep areas and bars).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen prep areas and bars.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of dusts on ceiling ventilation covers in all washrooms and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  9. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  10. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  11. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  12. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean, remove grease build -up on the lower compt of the deep fryer and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide missing drain stoppers for the 3 compt sink in the kitchen/dish washing area and maintain.

  14. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  15. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  17. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Open gap/crevice between wall and floor under in the corner dish machine area. Must seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install exposed hand washing sinks with hot and cold running water behind all three bars and provide soap and paper towels

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler training requirements not met. No certificates or proof of training. Must have proof of training for all food handlers.

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must not use grocery bags as food containers. Must use disposable food grade storage bags or reusable, washable containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving or cooking equipment throughout. Must be a smooth cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Dirty light shields with dead insects in the rear mens washroom. Must clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Dirty linens must not be stored to dry on outside floor grate. Must properly dry and store linens.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler training requirements not met. No certificates or proof of training. Must have proof of training for all food handlers.

  20. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  22. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Missing tile 2nd bar area at entrance to prep area. Must replace tile.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide backflow prevention device to basement mop sink.

  24. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  25. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.