J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2010, J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar has 23 inspections in the public record. J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar was last inspected on Mar 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Mop sink installed next to prep table in basement's prep kitchen. Instructed to install a barrier in between.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to locate backflow device for basement's Ice maker. Instructed to expose.
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90
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No irreversible high temp dish machine thermometer, no heat strips on site, instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager present on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No food probe thermometer available in facility, Instructed manager to obtain for proper reheating and cooking temperature monitoring, priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints in prep kitchen, instructed to wear.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives in-use wedged between 2 prep cooler at main kitchen, instructed to place knives on a clean surface.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes at coffee/smoothie station, instructed to keep off cubes.
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Jul 11, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FACUET BEHIND THE SMOOTHIE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS.
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Mar 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH A NEW OVEN AND UNACCESSIBLE FOR USE. ALSO, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THEIR HANDS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO THE HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED. THE OWNER AND EMPLOYEES REMOVED THE UNUSED OVEN IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 2, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FOOD PREP/DISH ON 1ST FLOOR. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH UNKNOWN GREY, BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH AND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNABLE TO HOLD WATER, FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT SAID BASINS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDLE FOR BUILT IN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT MISSING AT 2 OUT OF 2 BASINS. FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN WHERE STOPPER HANDLE IS MISSING. FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON HOTLINE BROKEN . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 22, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF: MILK, TOMATO JUICE AND ALMOND MILK. FOUND FOOD ITEMS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54 F - 57F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 4 GALLONS OF MILK 1 QUART OF TOMATO JUICE AND 3 QUARTS OF ALMOND MILK; AT AN APPROX. COST OF $70. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH AND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNABLE TO HOLD WATER, FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT SAID BASINS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDLE FOR BUILT IN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT MISSING AT 2 OUT OF 2 BASINS. FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN WHERE STOPPER HANDLE IS MISSING. FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON HOTLINE BROKEN . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FOOD PREP/DISH ON 1ST FLOOR. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH UNKNOWN GREY, BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 31, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, SLICED HAM, POTATOES , CHICKEN, FRESH PRESSED JUICES,ETC ). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN JUICE BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND-SINK LOCATED IN JUICE BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION CONSOLIDATED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON MENU ITEMS PREPARED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (RAW OR UNDER COOKED EGGS AND HOLANDAISE SAUCE).(REFER TO HANDOUT) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIRNETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN WITHOUT LID IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR SANITARY NAPKIN DISPOSAL.
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGE ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED, DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS, EGGS, DELI MEAT, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK INSTEAD OF THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands in a HANDWASHING SINK or APPROVED automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for FOOD preparation or WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED EGGS AN HOLANDAISE SAUCE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND INVERT UTENSILS STORED AT SERVER STATIONS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CONTINUE USING CARDBOARD TO COVER RACKS, IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING FROM A PLATE OF COOKED QUINOA, LOCATED ON CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT STAFF MEALS MUST OCCUR IN NON FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STAIRCASE, LOCATED AT ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING, AREA OF 1FT X 1FT, ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET, IN BASEMENTS COOK/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found dials missing from flat top grill in kitchen. Must provide and maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amount of dust accumulation on interior of fans in free standing coolers in kitchen. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Operator corrected during inspection.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found 1 light out in hood over cook line. Must provide adequate lighting. Operator corrected during inspection. Must maintain same.
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86
Apr 7, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #1516165 FROM 1/22/15 NOT CORRECTED: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE JUCIE BAR PREP AREA. MUST EXTEND THE SPOUT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DIRT IN THE CRAWL SPACE, AND UNDER THE POTATO STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE PREP TOP COOLER SERVING THE OMELET STATION WAS OBSERVED TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE, ALSO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP TOP COOLER SERVING THE OMELET STATION: SAUSAGE, 53 DEGREES, 10 LBS/$100; CHEESE, 50 DEGREES, 6 LBS/$100; EGGS, 50 DEGREES, 60 LBS/$100; TOFU, 52 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$9; CHICKEN, 69 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$8. THE AFOREMENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPAMY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #1516165 FROM 1/22/15 NOT CORRECTED: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE JUCIE BAR PREP AREA. MUST EXTEND THE SPOUT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND DIRT IN THE CRAWL SPACE, AND UNDER THE POTATO STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS NEXT TO THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE JUCIE BAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST EXTEND THE SPOUT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER NEXT TO THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT JUICE/COFFEE BAR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LARGE CAN OPENER, FRY CUTTER AND EGG BLENDER TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS.
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Jul 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER, WIPE EXTERIOR OF GRILL NEXT TO FRYER AND WIPE FREEZER EXTERIOR NEXT TO FRYER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPTY MOP BUCKET AND THREE MOPS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN UTILITY AREA.
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Dec 12, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL JUICERS AT JUICE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3COMP SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOPER IN THE JUICE BAR AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 11, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AT MAIN KITCHEN LINE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS FLOORS AT KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO JUICE BAR AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 19, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Reseal the basement kitchen and receiving/dirty laundry area floors so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The basement kitchen has two holes in the ceiling. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Add lighting to the receiving area.
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Jan 11, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize the knife holder until it is clean, sanitary and maintained on a daily basis.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Reseal the basement kitchen and receiving/dirty laundry area floors so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The basement kitchen has two holes in the ceiling. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Add lighting to the receiving area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A compartment of the juice/coffee area 3 compartment sink was designated for handwashing at this time. Juice utensils can be sanitized in the dishmachine.
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Mar 10, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must provide a splash guard to the left of mop sink in basement prep area. Some cooler door gaskets at cooks line (first floor) must be fixed, in poor repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Exterior sises of fryers need cleaning due to food/grease build-up.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Bottom of wall facing a cooler wall must be sealed or baseboard replaced; an opening on ceiling above a basement prep table must be covered also.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Leaky faucet at 3-comp sink in the dishroom (first floor) must be fixed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar.
Has J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J & N Inc — Meli Cafe & Juice Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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