What is Macaroni Grill's health inspection score?

Macaroni Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Macaroni Grill last inspected?

Macaroni Grill was last inspected on February 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Macaroni Grill have?

Macaroni Grill has 38 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Macaroni Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Macaroni Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Macaroni Grill serve?

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

Official Health Record

Macaroni Grill

Name: Macaroni Grill
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 89

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/3/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #520 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Feb 3, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

4 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

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

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

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) 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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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

May

May 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

May

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection6 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPERS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. 3 COMPARTMENT NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION STATING THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, TO PERSON IN CHARGE, INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MANAGER PRINTED OUT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM ONLINE AND BEGAN TO HAVE EMPLOYEES REVIEW AND SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SALMON HELD AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 45 AND CALAMARI HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS OF SALMON AND 10 POUNDS CALAMARI ($300) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPERS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. PLASTIC GLOVES HAVE TO BE INSERTED INTO DRAIN TO STOP WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL WRAPPED AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO ESURE ALL SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE UP TO DATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2619353 DATED JUNE 18 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #55 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISH PIT AND PREP AREAS. OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISH PIT AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE IN INTERIOR OF ROLL TOP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSTIE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN COOLER IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF DISH PIT AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2609954 DATED 1/3/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES TO CLEAN DIRTY DISHES TO LOAD THEM INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DID NOT CHANGE THE GLOVES BEFORE REMOVING THE CLEAN DSHES FROM THE DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES PRIOR TO REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHER AFTER WASH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-RICE 45.5F, SAUSAGE 44.2F, GARLIC 54.7F, MARINARA 56F, ARTICHOKES 47.2F, CHICKEN 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $45.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OF THE BAR AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS, DIRT, COUNTER OF THE TOASTERS, ALL COOKING PREP AREA FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELF IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA AND AT BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELF IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDENEATH THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN AND THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CONTAINING RUST NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MAHCINE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SIDES AND FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPEMNT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT LARGE COLD HOLD UNIT. UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES SO THAT IT DOES NOT CREATE INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER ON FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNIT AT END OF COOKING LINE. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL OUT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−12 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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