What is Mic Duck's's health inspection score?

Mic Duck's has a SafeDine safety score of 50 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mic Duck's last inspected?

Mic Duck's was last inspected on April 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mic Duck's have?

Mic Duck's has 34 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mic Duck's safe to eat at?

Mic Duck's has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Mic Duck's serve?

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

Official Health Record

Mic Duck's

Name: Mic Duck's
Address: 3401 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 50

3401 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/13/2026

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0Fair

American•North Center

Ranked #457 of 559 in North CenterBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Apr 13, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-20 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-32 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 66/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (50/100) 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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3401 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

13 basic

Aug

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Oct

May 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

1 High7 Med

8 total1 risk factor

50/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−5
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC KNIFE STRIP FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE COUNTER. MUST USE PROPER RAISED STORAGE SHELF 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS, BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR DISHWASING AREA.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN REAR AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT/MOPS OFF THE FLOOR.

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med13 Basic

18 total

39/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
FOUND UNPACKAGED GYRO MEAT IN FREEZER NOT SEPARATED FROM OTHER FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES IN 3-DOOR COOLER: CHICKEN 46.2F, CHILI 47.5F, ITALIAN BEEF 46.8-47.3F, STEAK 48.5F, BEANS 47-60.8F, CHEESE 52.3F, RICE 52.5F, PORK/CHICKEN TAMALES 48-52.1F, EGGS 50F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGER) AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (RICE) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND BOWLS AND POTS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT DURING STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND DUCT TAPE USED FOR REPAIR ON PANEL OF REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR. FOUND RUSTY SHELF IN PREP COOLER, AND RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT NORTH WALL OF PREP AREA AND NEXT TO REAR DOOR. FOUND ROTTED WOODEN SHELF ABOVE REAR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL OF THE ABOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND CARDBOARD LINED SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WET MOP DRYING ON RESTROOM FLOOR. MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO AIR DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CEILING VENT MISSING ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND BROKEN COOLER IN DINING AREA, AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY COOLER FROM PREMISES. STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND LIGHTS IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA AND ABOVE REAR STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN NEED OF REPAIR IN RESTROOM AND DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH VERIFICATION ON PREMISES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM 6/8/21 REPORT #2510943 NON-COMPLIANCE: #37: OBSERVED CAKE SLICES FOR SALE IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO CASH REGISTER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALLERGEN AND TRACE BACK INFORMATION. #47: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO CONDIMENT COOLER COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. #51:OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, CODES, AND REGULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/26/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−61 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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