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Ermel's

5729 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60646
Italian
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Ermel's appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2016. On Aug 3, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Ermel's's record stops at Aug 3, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ermel's is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep area, shall be replaced. Front counter shelving that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Font counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen by walk in cooler need re-grouting.
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Jan 19, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around front exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/Racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clan, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had holes by coffee station, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
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Oct 25, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS CONTAINERS FOR FOOD ITEMS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS LIFTS FOR EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE REAR BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REPLACED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES OR STORED CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ermel's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ermel's on file is from Aug 3, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ermel's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ermel's.

Has Ermel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ermel's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ermel's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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