What is Mikkey's Retro Grill's health inspection score?

Mikkey's Retro Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mikkey's Retro Grill last inspected?

Mikkey's Retro Grill was last inspected on November 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mikkey's Retro Grill have?

Mikkey's Retro Grill has 32 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mikkey's Retro Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Mikkey's Retro Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Mikkey's Retro Grill serve?

Mikkey's Retro Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mikkey's Retro Grill

Name: Mikkey's Retro Grill
Address: 8711 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 90

8711 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Nov 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

7 months 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 87/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) 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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8711 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Dec 2024

2 inspections

5 high priority

7 intermediate

12 basic

Dec

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass2 License

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATON UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS IN REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PLACE IN CORNER AREAS WHEN USING IF NEEDED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM AREAS OF FRYERS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATON UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
FOUND VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE PRESSURE OF HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−13 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High7 Med12 Basic

24 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−109 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGROLLS,SHORT RIBS, GREENS,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT & REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS.OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER USING A SCRUBBER TO WASH DISHES,RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND WIPING DRY AND NOT SANITIZING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROCEDURE OF PROPER SANITIZING.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-106.7F-119.2F.13LBS. SHORT RIBS-105.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 16LBS. $70.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 12LBS. GREEN & YAMS EGGROLLS-57.2F-59.0F IN A PAN ON WIRE RACK. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 13LBS. $70.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE OF DAIRY REACH IN COOLER.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER THAT VERIFIES THE SCALING OF THE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES IN THE RANGE OF USE TO MEASURE FOOD TEMPERATURE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,BULK) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND RECEIPTS OF SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT AND GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND STEAM TABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM ALONG WALL AT REAR STORAGE SHELVES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER DISHES UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAITAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND LID WIDE OPEN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,OPENING IN WALL AT MOP SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS BEHIND PREP & STEAM TABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW A NEW ONE WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−109 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Nov 23

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

License InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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