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MAC KELLY'S

216 W JACKSON BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60606 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MAC KELLY'S has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 16, 2010. The most recent inspection, on January 9, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on July 10, 2014. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 6, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on September 14, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 11 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2014. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2014. For example: SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (DELI MEATS,TUNA, CHICKEN SALAD, COLE SLAW ETC.) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.1-54.3 F. DEGREES IN COLD HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT. MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 40F. DEGREES OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 47.5 LBS, AND APPROX. COST $107. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • OBSERVED WASTE WATER FLOWING UP FROM DRAIN ON TO FLOOR IN FOR REPAIR REAR PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE POOLING WATER, CLEAN AND SANTIZIE AFFECTED AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AT UPPER REAR AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR WALLS WHERE THE COVING HAS DISATTACHED AND FOOD HAS FALLEN BEHIND IT TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS ON THE WALLS, SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, ON THE CEILING TILES, AND SCATTER AROUND FLOOR DRAINS. ALSO NOTED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR AROUND DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND 2 ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WHERE PESTS WHERE FOUND. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR WALLS WHERE THE COVING HAS DISATTACHED AND FOOD HAS FALLEN BEHIND IT TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ANY FOOD IN PRE-PACKAGED, 'TO-GO' CONTAINERS MUST BE DATED (EXPIRATION DATE OR MADE ON DATE).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • GREASE TRAP HAS EVIDENCE OF RUSTING & CORROSION AROUND THE BASE, WITH A FOUL ODOR, MUST REPLACE. THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: SINK DRAINS THRU-OUT PREMISES, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER & AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • BATHROOM DOOR NEEDS SELF-CLOSING DEVICE, MUST PROVIDE.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, SODA SYRUP BUILD UP ON NOZZLES OF SODA MACHINE AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP ON ICE CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must provide splash guard to the left side of rear handsink.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: fan guards of coolers, air vents of salad case,due to dust build-up.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floor drains at dishroom need cleaning & stock must be elevated off the floors.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Must provide light shields at donut case.

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