Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Jake Melnick's Corner Tap's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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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 31, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE AND 125.0 F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT BETWEEN 50 PPM-100 PPM CHLORINE OR AT 180 F AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COOKLINE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE UPDATED/VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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74
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN STAFF MENS TOILET ROOM LEAKING FROM PIPES, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Apr 1, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTIAL OUTER LID NEEDS CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK STORAGE FLOORS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jul 10, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 3, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 51.0F, AND 49.2F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN UNITS @ 41 OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED. BOTH UNITS STORED TCS FOOD ITEMS (SLICED TOMATOES, COOKED CHICKEN, BUFFALO DIP, ETC) INSIDE WHICH WERE VOLUNATIRLY DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LIVE LARGE COCKROACH CRAWLING ACROSS PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE EXPO LINE IN BETWEEN PLATES AND KITCHENWARE AND NEAR BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATIION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE OPERATING FULL BAR TOP. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH @ 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING STRENGTH @ AT LEAST 50 PPM. MAINTENANCE ON SITE FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS OF CHOPPED CHICKEN BREAST @ 48.9F, 3 LBS BUFFALO DIP @56.0F, 3 LBS SPINACH DIP @ 55.0F, 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS @ 56.0F, 1.5 LB CHOPPED BOILED EGGS @ 59.0F, 2 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES @ 53.0F, 3 LBS SLICED TOMATO @ 53.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CRATES STACKEDUSED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLE WHERE WING SAUCE IS STORED WITH EXCESSIVE SPLATTERS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP. NOTED HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAR WITH STICKY EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP OF GREASE RECEPTACLE LID IN NEED OF CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PROHIBIT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUTE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR ENTRY WAY, MUST REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
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Aug 8, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Utensils in-use ( tongs, large spoons) at main prep line held in standing water. instructed to keep under continuous cold running water.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Utensils not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry after washing.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for food service managers, instructed to obtain.
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May 26, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT PREP SINK FAUCET LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SODA RESIDUE AND OTHER DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE POP MACHINE. MUST CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN ABOVE THE PANTRY STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Sep 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 80 LBS OF PARTIALLY COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A LARGE TUB COVERED TIGHLY IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE AT 48.5F, INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING METHOD.OBSERVED 80 LBS OF PARTIALLY COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A LARGE 12 GALLON TUB PACKED TIGHTLY WITH COVERD LID NOT ALLOWEING COOL AIR TO CIRCULATE AND COOL DOWN HOT FOOD WITHIN PROPER COOLING TIME FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HOT FOOD IN A SMALLER CONTAINERS COVERED LOOSELY. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND IN THE COOKLINE/MIDDLE PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER/BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER BOTH BARS. MUST REMOVE ALL BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING OF 20 FOOT CANDLES AT 30" AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE KITCHEN FOYER. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EMPLOYEE MEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Jul 18, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY WITHOUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISOR AND POST IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, AROUND MOP SINK, EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAPER/PAINT AROUND CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAPER/PAINT AT REAR PREP CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES MISSING OR NOT TIGHT FITTED AT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CEILING TILES MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PREP AREA FLOOR PITTED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOOR, FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF OF DRAWER COOLERS NOT CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ON KITCHEN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 2 CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON THE FOOD LINE: OBSERVED A COOK GRAB RAW CHICKEN WITH HIS HANDS PLACE THE CHICKEN ON THE GRILL, TAKE OFF GLOVES AND CONTINUE TO TOUCH COOKING EQUIPMENT LIKE THE HANDLE OF THE DEEP FRYER BEFORE PUTTING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEES WERE INSRTUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD AND AFTER HANDS HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED AND BEFORE PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TONGS LYING HANDLE DOWN IN THE CONTAINER OF CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP/TONGS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERTE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET HEAD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET TO SEAL LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK RIGHT BEFORE YOU ENTER THE KITCHEN IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPIAR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE ON ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN OUT OF ORDER, (EMPTY)WAITING ON PARTS. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN PROTEIN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHBOWL ON RIGHT SIDE IN WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Dec 18, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30LBS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 96.3F-101.7F STORED ON A COOLING RACK IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO TIME OR DATE LABEL AND NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $65. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURE WHILE COOLING AS WELL AS MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE LOGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN AND TAPED ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR THE WINGS ON THE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND THE HOT LINE WITH RAW CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE ELECTRICAL ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE LEAKING AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LARGE PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE MOP SINK AND INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT WET MOPS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS IN A BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
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Mar 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR KEEP COVERED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WALL BEHIND COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS NOTED ON WALL AT REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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May 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED GUACAMOLE AT 47.6F, COOKED PASTA AT 50.1F, EGGS AT 54.5F, SOUR CREAM AT 43.5-44.7F,, CHEDDAR AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 52.3F, RANCH DRESSING AT 44.7F, BEEF BRISKET AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 39# OF FOOD WORTH $127. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DOOR SEALS FOR PREP COOLER DOORS SO THAT DOORS SEAL AND CLOSE PROPERLY.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOORS ARE MISSING A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS FOR THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER FROM THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN POOLING ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DRAIN. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT DRAIN WATER FROM SPLASHING ONTO FLOOR.
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Oct 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UPPER PANEL FOR ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, GRAY FILM BUILD-UP NOTED ON SURFACES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FLY TRAP INSTALLED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO A NON-FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING INSULATION AT COOLING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
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Dec 2, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE DISHMACHINE, WALK-IN COOLERS SHELVES & SOME FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST BUILD-UP/DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT DISHROOM & AT THE WAIT STAFF STATION BY THE BAR MUST BE KEPT DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. THE METAL PLATE IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER IS LOOSE-MUST FIX & SEAL, TO PREVENT DEBRIS FROM ACCUMULATING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: A WATER LEAK OBSERVED FROM ONE OF THE HOSES UNDER THE DISHMACHINE & FAUCET WASHERS AT 1-COMP SINKS IN KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED. 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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENTS (BROOMS/MOPS) MUST STORED CLEAN & HANGING ON WALL MOUNTS (NOT DIRECTLY ON THE MOP ROOM FLOOR). Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.
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Oct 29, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. BAR GUN HOLSTERS NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE HOLSTERS.
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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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REAR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTAIL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC MILK CRATES AT SAME LOCATION.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jake Melnick's Corner Tap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap.
Has Jake Melnick's Corner Tap's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jake Melnick's Corner Tap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jake Melnick's Corner Tap is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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