What is Mac Arthur's's health inspection score?

Mac Arthur's has a SafeDine safety score of 38 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mac Arthur's last inspected?

Mac Arthur's was last inspected on April 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mac Arthur's have?

Mac Arthur's has 54 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mac Arthur's safe to eat at?

Mac Arthur's has a safety score of 38/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mac Arthur's serve?

Mac Arthur's serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mac Arthur's

Name: Mac Arthur's
Address: 5412 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60644
Rating: 38

5412 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/27/2026

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American•Austin

Ranked #14 of 18 in AustinBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Apr 27, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-32 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 42/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (38/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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5412 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60644

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Oct 2025

2 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2026

2 inspections

3 high priority

16 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Canvass3 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

5 Med

5 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High11 Med

14 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−85 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (11)

−55 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−85 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLD CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS, TRASH, AND UNUSED SMALL WARES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER TABLES, AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLD CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 140 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN PALLETS, FRONT PREP AREA UNDER UNUSED HOT HOLD TABLES, ALONG WALL BY HOT HOLD CABINET, IN STORAGE AREA NEAR LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS, TRASH, UNUSED SMALL WARES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER TABLES, AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS/COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP WHERE SWEET POTATOES ARE PEELED, WITH BUILD-UP ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING /BROKEN CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER ADJACENT RO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVILY POOLED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL FRYERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FACILITY DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZING STRENGTH AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REPAIR TO REQUIRED CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS/COOLING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 120 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN CORNERS AND SCATTERED UNDER WOOD PALATES CONTAINING ONIONS, CAN GOODS, AND OTHER PRODUCTS. NORED APPROXIMATELY 11 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA UNDERNEATH THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE DROPPINGS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP WHERE SWEET POTATOES ARE PEELED, WITH BUILD-UP ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH MISSING 1 OF 3 LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTED LIDS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING /BROKEN CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER ADJACENT RO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVILY POOLED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL FRYERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

Base deductions−28 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FLOUR, SEASIONING AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE OPENING AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF SPICE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDE OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT (ALL SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE HOT LINE SIDE )WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS, CEILINGS AND ATTACHMENT (PIPE,CORDS,BEAMS AND VENT COVER) THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR IN SPOTS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOORS TO PREVENT WATER FROM PUDDLING AND CREATING A BREEDING PLACE FOR FLIES. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS THOUGH OUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE OPENING AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS ALONG THE EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (ICE MACHINE USED TO PUT ICE AT COLD STATION, NOT FOR CUSTOMERS)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL OF THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AS NEEDED TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING STORED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA ALONG THE HOT LINE SIDE AND AT THE REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Base deductions−10 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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