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Mcclellan
3527 S Wallace St, Chicago 60609 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Feb 23, 2026
21
Inspections on record
15
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Feb 23, 2026
- #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found 4 lbs of Turkey deli meat held at 84.3f in 3-comp sink being thawed in hot water. Instructed to keep all Cold TCS food at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. meat discarded valued at $30.
- #28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: Sanitizer limits exceed allowed concentration, found quats sanitizer at 3-comp sink exceeds 500ppm, Instructed manager to maintain 150-400ppm level for the quat sanitizer. Priority violation 7-38-005.
- #35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Improper thawing of TCS foods, found deli meat being thawed in hot standing water at 3-comp sink, instructed to thaw meat according to health code, ie.
- #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container ( sugar ) not labeled, Instructed to to label and maintain.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 8, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 15, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 10, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 21, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 7, 2013 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 30, 2013 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 30, 2012 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 27, 2011 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 20, 2011 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 24, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 16, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Mcclellan — questions
- Did Mcclellan pass its last health inspection?
- Mcclellan at 3527 S Wallace St was inspected on Feb 23, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Mcclellan?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found 4 lbs of Turkey deli meat held at 84.3f in 3-comp sink being thawed in hot water. Instructed to keep all Cold TCS food at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. meat discarded valued a
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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