Mac Kellys Greens & Things
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2020
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Mac Kellys Greens & Things 14 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2020. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 6, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Mac Kellys Greens & Things' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 FOUND THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE: REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 FOUND UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 4, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SET UP IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST BASIN. OBSERVED WASTE WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES BACK UP INTO 2ND AND 3RD BASIN. FOUND INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK UTILIZE THE SAME DRAIN PIPE. A PLUMBING SYSTEM MUST BE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE,THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2244043: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE: REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES AND TRAIL MIX MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST HAVE LABELS WITH THE ITEMS FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS AND SIGNAGE FOR ITEMS IN BAKERY SELF SERVICE AREA WITH LISTED ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND NEAR REAR DOORS THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REACH IN DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND AROUND GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 1, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED EDGES. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR CRACKED AND INSULATION EXPOSED, LOOSE GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSULATION IN POOR REPAIR AROUND COOLING LINE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, GAPS AND ALONG WALL BASE WITH DEEP GROOVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOUP REHEATING UNITS PLACED UNDER PREP TABLES WHERE CONDENSATION IS FORMED AND DRIPPING, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM CONDENSATION
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Jan 30, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 2 COMP SINK WHEN THE HAND WASH SINK IS USED, SINKS ARE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE NEED TO WASH HANDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK IN THE MEAN TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED EDGES. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR CRACKED AND INSULATION EXPOSED, LOOSE GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSULATION IN POOR REPAIR AROUND COOLING LINE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, GAPS AND ALONG WALL BASE WITH DEEP GROOVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOUP REHEATING UNITS PLACED UNDER PREP TABLES WHERE CONDENSATION IS FORMED AND DRIPPING, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AWAY FROM CONDENSATION.
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May 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (CHICKEN SALAD) WITH HER BARE HANDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHIPPING PACKAGING FROM EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and in front reach in cooler, must properly date food item in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced, walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in rear prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food/debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink, prep tables in rear prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear prep areas that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/sealed. walls in bathroom had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Oct 16, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANUALLY CAPPED BOTTLES OF FRESHLY SQUEEZED JUICE THAT PER MANAGEMENT OCCURS IN THE FACILITY BY THE STAFF. FACILITY HAS NO APPROVAL FROM CDPH TO JUICE AND MANUALLY CAP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 26 15.5 OUNCE BOTTLES OF VARIOUS VEGETABLE AND FRUIT JUICES. JUICERS ARE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT ON ALL SELF-SERVICE STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EFFECTIVE ONE. MGR WAS GIVEN A COPY OF FDA SPECS FOR A SNEEZE GAURD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ROUGH WALL BEHIND JUICE PREP STATION, MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK AT JUICE PREP STATION, NO SPRAYER ABOVE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER, NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ALL.
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN DEEP FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING OR DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS ON THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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May 29, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL PRODUCT IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, SLICE/CUT AND REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CABINETS THROUGH OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVICE AREA ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 5, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER WAS 48.F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 54F BY THE HANGING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER FIXED, OWNER CALLED AN ENGINEER WHO FIXED THE COOLER. COOLER NOW ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE. CITATION #78215-16 ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER. TEMPS. RANGED FROM 45.6F-55.7F AND INCLUDED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS CUT MELONS, RAW CHICKEN, COOKED PASTA, LOGS OF HAM, ROAST BEEF, TURKEY BREAST, TUNA, COLE SLAW, SOUP, DELI MEAT, CHEESE AND COOKED POTATOES. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 100LBS. VALUED AT $300. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL PRODUCT IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, SLICE/CUT AND REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE DAMAGED DOOR ON THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CABINETS THROUGH OUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVICE AREA ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 28, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
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Mar 19, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS TO 3 COMP SINK
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mac Kellys Greens & Things last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mac Kellys Greens & Things on file is from Feb 6, 2020. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mac Kellys Greens & Things?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mac Kellys Greens & Things.
Has Mac Kellys Greens & Things' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mac Kellys Greens & Things have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mac Kellys Greens & 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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