What is Michella Terrace's health inspection score?

Michella Terrace has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Michella Terrace last inspected?

Michella Terrace was last inspected on June 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Michella Terrace have?

Michella Terrace has 13 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Michella Terrace safe to eat at?

Yes, Michella Terrace has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Michella Terrace serve?

Michella Terrace serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Michella Terrace

Name: Michella Terrace
Address: 5215-5219 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 92

5215-5219 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #961 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jun 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

63%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

5215-5219 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60641

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

5 basic

Jun

Feb 2023

1 inspections

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass5 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

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

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND THE U-SHAPED LARGE BAR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH OF THE LARGE BARS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High5 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
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.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AREAS AND BARS).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND BARS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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