Millie's

1817 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 28, 2016

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Millie's has four inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The most recent visit was on Dec 28, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Millie's is from Dec 28, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 28, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2016

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: : MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1092849 ON 3-5-14 NOT CORRECTED. #34- MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.#35- MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.#41- MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL STORED ITEMS ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS, ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. LEAK FROM THE 1ST FLOOR BAR ICE BIN THROUGH THE FLOOR INTO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS INTO THE BASEMENT.

Nov 7, 2016

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: ICE (FOOD) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF BROWNISH SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING PREPARED AND DISPENSED. FOUND ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO READY TO EAT ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS, ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. LEAK FROM THE 1ST FLOOR BAR ICE BIN THROUGH THE FLOOR INTO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS INTO THE BASEMENT.

Mar 5, 2014

Routine

6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRONT BAR COOLERS AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE BAR. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FAN INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. MUSTH DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. REMOVE DIRT ANDE DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS INTO FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.

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

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LIGHT IS NEEDED IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS DOORS NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. MUST MAKE DOORS SELF-CLOSING.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Millie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Millie's on file is from Dec 28, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Millie's?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Millie's.

Has Millie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Millie's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Millie's 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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