What is Mcm Pub & Liquors's health inspection score?

Mcm Pub & Liquors has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mcm Pub & Liquors last inspected?

Mcm Pub & Liquors was last inspected on May 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mcm Pub & Liquors have?

Mcm Pub & Liquors has 19 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mcm Pub & Liquors safe to eat at?

Mcm Pub & Liquors has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Mcm Pub & Liquors

Name: Mcm Pub & Liquors
Address: 3906-3910 N CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 71

3906-3910 N CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #809 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: May 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

3906-3910 N CICERO AVE, Chicago, IL 60641

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Oct

May 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN CENTER COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

Canvass 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 FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MUTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO MAINTAIN COMPLAINCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-204.16 OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND BEVERAGE LINES STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT THE BACK BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE COLD PLATE AND BEVERAGE LINES CANNOT BE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO END CAPS ON THE ENDS OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES AND SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND BEVERAGE LINES STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT THE BACK BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE COLD PLATE AND BEVERAGE LINES CANNOT BE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO END CAPS ON THE ENDS OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES AND SHIELDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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