Meli Cafe On Grand

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	4	0
2025	4	25	0
2024	2	10	2
2023	1	8	1
2022	1	2	1
2021	2	11	0
2020	2	4	0
2019	2	5	3
2018	1	9	0
2017	3	6	5
2016	2	1	0
2015	2	9	0
2014	2	6	1
2013	2	5	0
2011	2	5	1
2010	2	0	0

Sep 17, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 1 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVIE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTTAIN RECODS THEREOF ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2642511 DATED 9/10/2026. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Aug 22, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 20, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF COOKING STOVES/EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND GASKETS ALL AROUND THE KITCHEN COOLERS,TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ON TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE WITH SPILLED DRIED UP-DEBRIS,INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT COFFEE PREP/BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAPS AND OPEN CORNERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SEAL ALL GAPS TO PROVIDE A CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/ CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE/DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENTS WALK-IN-COOLER AND FLOORS AT BAR AREAS WITH LITTER AND SPILLED DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE REAR DISHMACHINE AREA AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE DOOR FRAME OF THE REAR WATER HEATER CLOSET ALSO, 1 LIVE COCKROACH AT FRONT BAR AREA ON WALL NEAR THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.AT TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES:ONE (1) LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL BEHIND STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE AREA,SIX (6) LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WHEEL HOUSING UNDERNEATH THE REAR PEPSI COOLER AND TWO (2) LIVE COKROACHES ON WHEEL HOUSING UNDERNEATH OF THE HOT COOKLINE PREP AREA,ONE (1) LIVE COCKROACH ON THE DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE BAR-3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,TWO (2) LIVE ON AND AROUND THE REAR EMPLOYEE LOCKERS,(ONE) 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON DOOR GASKET AROUND THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE T

Aug 7, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE REAR DISHMACHINE AREA AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE DOOR FRAME OF THE REAR WATER HEATER CLOSET ALSO, 1 LIVE COCKROACH AT FRONT BAR AREA ON WALL NEAR THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF COOKING STOVES/EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND GASKETS ALL AROUND THE KITCHEN COOLERS,TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ON TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE WITH SPILLED DRIED UP-DEBRIS,INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT COFFEE PREP/BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE NEAR THE REAR DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/ CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE/DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENTS WALK-IN-COOLER AND FLOORS AT BAR AREAS WITH LITTER AND SPILLED DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (01/27/2025) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

Jan 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:46AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:46AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILDUP ON SILVER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SILVER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER FROM DRAINPIPE OF COMPARTMENT NEXT TO GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING ON TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED INTERIOR BASE OF CABINET IN STAGING AREA IN UPPER DINING AREA NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR INTERIOR BASE OF CABINET IN STAGING AREA IN UPPER DINING AREA NEAR STAIRS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Feb 28, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AT BASE OF CABINET IN STAGING AREA OF DINING ROOM AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF COMPARTMENT NEXT TO GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 21, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.2-52.2F(HALF AND HALF 50.2F, MILK 51.6F AND YOGURT 52.2F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority Corrected on site
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BARISTA AREA USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION, DECOMPOSITION, OR THE ATTRACTION OF PESTS.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE, FORK AND SPOON ON TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED IN WALKIN COOLER AND BASE OF CABINET IN STAGING AREA OF DINING ROOM AND ALUMINIUM FOIL USED ON LEDGE OF OVEN AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM AS SHELF LINER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF COMPARTMENT NEXT TO GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 15, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS WERE PREPARED AND MADE ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. -AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 AM THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY LARGE GARBAGE CAN NEAR ICE MACHINE-----AND-----OBSERVED JUICE CONTAINERS INSIDE HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. ITEMS WERE RELCOATED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGERS THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED POTAOTES ARE STORED BELOW RAW EGGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RAW BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. RAW EGGS MUST BE STORED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS TO PROTECT FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, RAWW EGGS WERE RELOACTED TO THE BOTTOM SHELF. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED ON SITE.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 6 DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE ICE MACHINE AND HAND SINK ACROSS. FACILITY MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM THE FLOOR. CLEAN, MAINTAIN, AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO MINIMIZE ACTIVITY.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON ALL PREP SURFACES CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STAND UP COOLER AND STAND UP FREEZER SOILED WITH DEBRIS INSIDE OF BOTTOM UNITS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Nov 28, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING SANITIZER AT PROPER LEVELS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Jun 3, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

May 27, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE AVAILABLE OR POSTED, WHILE TCS FOODS; EGGS, CHICKEN, AND SLICED TOMATOES ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BEHIND THE BAR AND NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CUTTING KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED LIQUIDS AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE STORAGE COMPARTMENTS OF EQUIPMENT IN COFFEE STATION.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Feb 14, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Feb 5, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK IN BAR AND NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH IN FURNACE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR DOOR TO SERVICE DOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, SCHEDULE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, CLEAN THOROUGHLY, AND MAINTAIN AN ENVIRONMENT FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BAKCFLOW PREVENTER ON ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER LOCATE AND TAG OR INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN HALLWAY NEXT TO COFFEE SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 26, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 19, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND HIGH TEMP SINGLE RACK DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE AT 147F WHILE MACHINE WAS BEING USED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 180F OR HIGHER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND MILK STORED AT 57.4F IN JUICE STATION PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. MILK DISCARDED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND JUICE STATION PREP COOLER AT 56.6F WHERE MILK IS STORED IN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOLER IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 9 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER COUNTER TOP AND BEHIND PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Sep 11, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(a) NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,( HAMBURGERS, EGGS, ETC). INSTRUCTED THAT DISCLOSURE WITH REMINER MUST BE ON ALL MENUS FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS THAT ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112 (D) OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMTER NOT DESIGN TO BE EASILY CALIBRATE UNLESS PLIERS ARE USED. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(C) OBSERVED FLOUR, SUGARS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE BULK CONTAINERS WITH BLUE LIDS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B) OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114- OBSERVED STORED SUPPLIES,ETC ON FLOOR OF OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE

Oct 16, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Oct 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN SERVICE BAR AREA CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING YOGURT AND CUT LEAFY GREENS INCLUDING SPINACH AND KALE AT 53.7F. COOLER WAS TAGGED. OBSERVED 6 DRAWER REACH IN COOLERS ON MAIN COOKING. FAR LEFT DRAWERS WERE MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE AT 38F BUT MIDDLE AND FAR RIGHT DRAWERS WERE NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE AT 48.7F. SMALL REACH IN COOLER AND MIDDLE AND FAR RIGHT DRAWERS WERE TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING YOGURT 3 LBS OF YOGURT AT 53.4F VALUED AT $10, 2 LBS OF CUT LEAFY GREENS INCLUDING SPINACH AND KALE VALUED AT $5. 10 LBS OF CORNED BEEF HAS VALUED AT $25 AT 48.3F. 3 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.7F VALUED AT $15. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. OBSERVED 1LB OF GRILLED ONIONS VALUED AT $2 AND 1 LB OF COOKED SPINACH VALUED AT $2 AT 115.0F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NON HANDLED SCOOPS FOUND WITHIN FOOD ON COOKING LINE AND WITHIN FRUIT TO MAKE SMOOTHIES. MUST USE LONG HANDLED SCOOPS SO THAT THE HANDLE IS KEPT OUT OF THE FOOD PRODUCT TO PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION.

Feb 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING SLICED FRUIT AND CHEESES AT 50F. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. COOLER WAS REPAIRED DURING ISNPECTION. 7-38-005 (A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITHIN 50F COOLER INCLUDING 5 LBS OF SLICED FRUIT VALUED AT $15 AT 48.7F, 10 LBS OF ASSORTED CHEESE VALUED AT $30 AT 49.6F. OBSERVED 10 DOZEN EGGS ON COUNTER WEIGHING APROXIMATLY 15LBS AT 70.3F VALUED AT $50. OBSERVED 3LBS OF COLE SLAW VALUED AT $5 AT 60.4F, OBSERVED 5LBS OF MACARONI SALAD VALUED AT $10 IN COOLER AT 60.4F, OBSERVED 3LBS OF KALE SALAD IN COOLER VALUED AT $5 AT 60.5F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED IN USE HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE WITH A GAUGE COCK SANITIZING RINSE READING OF 170.0F. DISH MACHINE WAS NOT REACHING 180F TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Jun 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Jan 6, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Dec 22, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1522526 DATED 1/30/15. #32-MUST INSTALL A PERMANENT LID FOR THE ICE BIN. ESTABLISHMENT IS USING TRAY FOR ICE BIN LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL ALSO.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DUST UILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPLOYEE HANDLING,PREPARING FOOD BEHIND THE JUICE BAR MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, COUNTER,CHOPPING BOARDS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENTS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Jan 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A PERMANENT LID FOR THE ICE BIN. ESTABLISHMENT IS USING TRAY FOR ICE BIN LID.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

Sep 18, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND ICE BIN AT JUICE STAION, NO COVER AT ICE BIN AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BOTH.

Sep 11, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING. FOUND AN EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH AND SANITIZE UTENSILS PROPERLY AT 3-COMP SINK, NO UTENSILS WASHING IS ALLOWED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND MILK STORED IN A CLEAR GLASS CONTAINER INSIDE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO TRANSFER DAIRY PRODUCTS FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER FOR STORING COOLER. SERIOUS CITION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN FRESH JUICE AND DISH WASHING AREAS, SEVERAL DEAD ONES, ALSO 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN SAME AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND ICE BIN AT JUICE STAION, NO COVER AT ICE BIN AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BOTH.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEAD INSECTS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND JUICE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Dec 5, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER AT JUICE BAR NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Jan 17, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MISSING LABEL ON BULK-FOOD CONTAINER AND AND SPRAY BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING COVER ON JUICE BAR ICE BIN, CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA NEXT TO OPEN ICE BIN. MISSING A SPLASH GUARD AT SAME BAR HAND SINK, TOO CLOSE TO ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Nov 15, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #612549 ON 11/7/11 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES . OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT OF THE PREP AREA AND JUICE BAR SEATING AREA. SUPERVISOR LOPEZ WAS NOTIFIED. TECHNICIANS FROM MARK'S PEST CONTROL ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION FOR A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. STAFF USED A VACUUM TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES IN THE AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE. MUST CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN A CLEANING SCHEDULE ALONG WITH REGULAR PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

SEE VIOLATION #14.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA AND JUICE BAR TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BELOW THE DISHWASHING MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Nov 7, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT OF THE PREP AREA AND JUICE BAR SEATING AREA. 5 FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREA AND ABOUT 15 IN THE SEATING AREA. 2 FLY STRIPS WERE OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREA IN THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE FLY STRIPS FROM THE CEILING. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA AND JUICE BAR TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BELOW THE DISHWASHING MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Dec 3, 2010 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Nov 16, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Fail.

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