License
Oct 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Milli By Metric
3110-3116 N Kedzie Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Milli By Metric last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 5 inspections on record, from Jul 8, 2025 to Oct 15, 2026.
- Has Milli By Metric ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 8, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Apr 10, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED NORTHEAST DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 3, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 3, 2026
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE PREP CHOCOLATE 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITTIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED PLASTIC SCOOPS STORED INSIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION REA. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS A SHELVING INSIDE WALKIN FREEZER, MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED AND PROVIDE APPROVE SHELVING THAT IS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND PRVODIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES IN FRONT CHOCOLATE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 61Other
Official Wording
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE AT THE PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2620214 ON 07/082025. NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN AND POSTED ON PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jul 8, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
WE OBSERVED EXTERIOR MAIN DOOR WITH GAPS:1/4" AT BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
EXCESS UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2025 · Original Source