Mikkey's Retro Grill
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
67
Score
Mikkey's Retro Grill appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2018. On May 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 23 times.
Mikkey's Retro Grill's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NEW THERMOMETER NEEDED TO REPLACE ONE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. WORN WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN NEED OF STORING IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FLLOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE SPLATTER AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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67
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROUND TURKEY IMPROPERLY THAWING IN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW TURKEY UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER, OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
35
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF POTATO SLICER, SHAKE MIXER, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS AND LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jun 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576456 5/26/23 NOT CORRECTED-6-501.111 : #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & IN OPENING IN WALL IN HOT WATER TANK AREA ,ON FLOOR NEXT TO BAIT BOX,ON SHELF OF MOTOR AND UNDERNEATH SAME IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET,ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND SPEAKER IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/9/23. :#60- #49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRENCH FRY SLICES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.#55- 6-501.11 : OBSERVED THE WALL BASE LOOSE UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR WALL BASE COVING.#55- 6-501.12 : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT, THE WALL IN THE REAR BEHIND PREP STATION, CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST AS NEEDED.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
59
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK/REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL AT REAR DOOR & MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREA,HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND FOOD CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND CLOSETS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST,GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.
55
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND WHERE NEEDED.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES(LEGS & WHEEL BASES),SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,FRYER CABINETS,LIGHT SHIELDS,HIGH CHAIRS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,TAPE FROM MOPSINK FAUCET.
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61
Jun 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576456 5/26/23 NOT CORRECTED-6-501.111 : #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN FRYER CABINET, ON BOTH FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSET,AND A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR AT ENTRY DOOR.ALSO.3-4 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/2/23. 5-501.15 : #54-OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER SIDES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.8-404.13(B:4) :#60- #49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRENCH FRY SLICES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF DRY BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.#55- 6-501.11 : OBSERVED THE WALL BASE LOOSE UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR WALL BASE COVING.#55- 6-501.12 : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT, THE WALL IN THE REAR BEHIND PREP STATION, CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AS NEEDED.#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SEVERAL PIN HOLES AND HOLE IN REAR DOOR(NOT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES OF REAR SCREEN DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND WHERE NEEDED.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED AND SPLINTERED WOOD SCREWED INTO WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS & DOLLIES,PREP TABLES(LEGS & WHEEL BASES),SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS,LARGE BUSS PANS,FRYER CABINETS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,TAPE FROM MOPSINK FAUCET.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK/REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL AT REAR DOOR & MOP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREA,HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED .
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND FOOD CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND CLOSETS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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50
May 26, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED HAMBURGERS 114.7F AND 2LBS.COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 120.2F IN TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.7LBS.$160.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON SITE FOR MANUAL WEAR WASHING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER WENT TO STORE DURING INSPECTION TO PURCHASE ( BLEACH).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2565303 10/13/22 NOT CORRECTED.#37- 3-302.12 : OBSERVED LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITHOUT THE PRODUCTS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRENCH FRY SLICES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF DRY BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.#51- 5-205.15 : OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.11 : OBSERVED THE WALL BASE LOOSE UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR WALL BASE COVING.#55- 6-501.12 : MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT, THE WALL IN THE REAR BEHIND PREP STATION, CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AS NEEDED.#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
60
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND SIDES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
54
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGSIN FRYER CABINET, ON BOTH FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSET,WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/26/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AN DMAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SEVERAL PIN HOLES AND HOLE IN REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND WHERE NEEDED.
44
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESIIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GARBAGE CANS & DOLLIES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP ,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED WALL AT REAR DOOR,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREA .
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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26
Oct 13, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITHOUT THE PRODUCTS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FRENCH FRY SLICES, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF DRY BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BASE LOOSE UNDERNEATH THE SINKS IN THE REAR. MUST REPAIR WALL BASE COVING
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT, THE WALL IN THE REAR BEHIND PREP STATION, CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AS NEEDED.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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74
Nov 2, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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90
Oct 26, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIVE BLACK CONTAINERS BLOCKING THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. NSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. THE BLACK CONTAINERS WERE REMOVED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. COS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 65 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE CORNERS OF THE WOMEN AND MEN TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 (DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS ABOVE FRONT HOT LINE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES), (MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AROUND DEEP FRYERS AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK AT REAR) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 08/05/20. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. ALSO OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE OFFICE AND UTLITY CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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43
Aug 5, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN SCREEN AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF MEAT JUICES, FOOD SPILLS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTS ABOVE FRONT HOT LINE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AROUND DEEP FRYERS AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK AT REAR.
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78
Oct 10, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TOILET ROOMS, ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CARDBOARD BOXES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLATTERS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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82
Apr 8, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF BURGERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNES.* PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOR IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, BEEF) AND DRY STORAGE (FLOUR) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 4 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 15, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SOLD; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 1, 2018
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SOLD; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mikkey's Retro Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mikkey's Retro Grill on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mikkey's Retro Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 23 times, more than any other issue at Mikkey's Retro Grill.
Has Mikkey's Retro Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mikkey's Retro Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mikkey's Retro Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mikkey's Retro Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mikkey's Retro Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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