Mac Kelly's Green & Things

177 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606

American

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2011

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Mac Kelly's Green & Things, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 12, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Mac Kelly's Green & Things's record stops at Dec 12, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/REPLACE UNCLEAN SHELVES.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Mar 24, 2011

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR/LOWER SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (UPPER PORTION), FOOD BUILD UP RAILS OF ALL SALAD BARS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.

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

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BAGEL DISPLAY CASE LIGHT END CAPS MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REGISTER. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND PROVIDE AND INSTALL END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS.

Sep 22, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER LID THAT'S ALL TAPED-UP & IN POOR REPAIR. BROKEN DOOR GASKET OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FIXED; BARE/RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS O EAST WALL OF KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. WALK-IN COOLER SHELVINGS & FAN GUARDS OF SAME COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DUST.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL SECTION BEHIND THE OVEN MUST BE REPLACED (WORN OUT & BURNT). MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mac Kelly's Green & Things last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mac Kelly's Green & Things on file is from Dec 12, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mac Kelly's Green & Things?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mac Kelly's Green & Things.

Has Mac Kelly's Green & Things' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mac Kelly's Green & Things have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mac Kelly's Green & Things means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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