Michella Terrace
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Michella Terrace, the earliest from 2012. The most recent visit was on Jun 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Michella Terrace is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 14, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH OF THE LARGE BARS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE U-SHAPED LARGE BAR.
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Jun 9, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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).
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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 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AREAS AND BARS).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BARS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE BUILD -UP ON THE LOWER COMPT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found several items stored in grocery bags in coolers. Instructed to remove. All foods must be stored in commercial grade storage containers. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found tin foil used as a liner on lower shelf in the kitchen. Instructed to remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found dust and grease build up on interior of hood above cooking line. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Apr 2, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OPEN GAP/CREVICE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER IN THE CORNER DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEHIND ALL THREE BARS AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 25, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR REUSABLE, WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS IN THE REAR MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: DIRTY LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED TO DRY ON OUTSIDE FLOOR GRATE. MUST PROPERLY DRY AND STORE LINENS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jul 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING TILE 2ND BAR AREA AT ENTRANCE TO PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BASEMENT MOP SINK.
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Apr 26, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Michella Terrace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Michella Terrace on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Michella Terrace?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Michella Terrace.
Has Michella Terrace's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Michella Terrace have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Michella Terrace means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Michella Terrace inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Michella Terrace is inspected about once every two years on average.
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