Mackelly's

1347 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
American
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Mackelly's appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 24, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mackelly's dates to Sep 24, 2019.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mackelly's trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 (B:5) FOUND NO ALLERGEN LABEL ON PREPACKAGED FOOD MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17OBSERVED TCS FOODS (TUNA SALAD) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)FOUND PREPACKAGED; MACARONI SALAD, TUNA SALAD AND CHICKEN SALAD WITHOUT LABELING. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND NON TCS FOOD IN REACH IN PREPARATION COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 55F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE REACH IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN LABEL ON PREPACKAGED FOOD MUST PROVIDE. 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: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (TUNA SALAD) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPACKAGED; MACARONI SALAD, TUNA SALAD AND CHICKEN SALAD WITHOUT LABELING. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Feb 20, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 13, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ARE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUFFINS AND BAGELS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CAN OPENER, THE KNIFE RACK AND LOWER SURFACES OF THE PREP TABLES WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH OUT AND THE FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDER THE SINKS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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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 RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHIL HANDLING FOOD.
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Sep 8, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NEEDED AT COFFEE POT, HOT AND COLD WATER NEEDED AT TOP OF FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE. AIR VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mackelly's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mackelly's on file is from Sep 24, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mackelly's?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mackelly's.

Has Mackelly's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mackelly's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mackelly's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.