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MICHELLA TERRACE

5215-5219 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MICHELLA TERRACE has been inspected 26 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 26, 2012. The most recent inspection, on June 25, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

17 of 26 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times on June 9, 2022. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on March 14, 2023. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on March 14, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 June 23, 2016. 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 17 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 9, 2022. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

26 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  2. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 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.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE U-SHAPED LARGE BAR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH OF THE LARGE BARS.
  6. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 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.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AREAS AND BARS).
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BARS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 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.
  8. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE BUILD -UP ON THE LOWER COMPT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • 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.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE KITCHEN/DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
  15. Canvass

    0 infractions

  16. Canvass

    0 infractions

  17. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found several items stored in grocery bags in coolers. Instructed to remove. All foods must be stored in commercial grade storage containers. Must maintain.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found tin foil used as a liner on lower shelf in the kitchen. Instructed to remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Found dust and grease build up on interior of hood above cooking line. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
  18. Canvass

    0 infractions

  19. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OPEN GAP/CREVICE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER IN THE CORNER DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST SEAL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER BEHIND ALL THREE BARS AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
  20. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • 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.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR REUSABLE, WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS IN THE REAR MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
      • DIRTY LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED TO DRY ON OUTSIDE FLOOR GRATE. MUST PROPERLY DRY AND STORE LINENS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
  21. Canvass

    0 infractions

  22. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
  23. Canvass

    0 infractions

  24. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MISSING TILE 2ND BAR AREA AT ENTRANCE TO PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE TILE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO BASEMENT MOP SINK.
  25. Canvass

    0 infractions

  26. Canvass

    0 infractions

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