Machetes
4503-4505 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Restaurant ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 21, 2026
Machetes was last inspected on October 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
October 21, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed holes in the basement floor. Management instructed to seal the openings to eliminate pest harborage conditions in the basement.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide wastecan with a lid in the womens restroom for feminine hygiene products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general Show violations
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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 and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 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
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed gap opening approx:1/4" inch at bottom left corner of rear kitchen exit door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom of door to prevent pest entry and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves in the rear dry storage area.instructed to paint or seal the shelves also, observed rust on the wire storage racks inside the stand-up-cooler directly across the 3-compartment sink.instructed to remove rust and repaint or replace the shelves.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease buildup inside of the deep fryer and underneath the cooking flat top grill and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet handles in men and women washrooms.instructed to repair plumbing issues and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.