Julius Meinl
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2019
70
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Julius Meinl, the earliest from 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jul 16, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Julius Meinl since Jul 16, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
“Food properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Julius Meinl's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jul 16, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) ALL PREPACKAGED GRANOLA ON DISPLAY FOR SALE CONTAINING NUTS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED FOR ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) ALL PREPACKAGED PREPARED FOODS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER SUCH AS: PASTA SALAD, SANDWICHES, GREEN SALADS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE BAKERY PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jul 11, 2019
Reinspection
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) ALL PREPACKAGED GRANOLA ON DISPLAY FOR SALE CONTAINING NUTS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED FOR ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2232476 ON 10-30-18 NOT CORRECTED. #57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. #58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) ALL PREPACKAGED PREPARED FOODS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER SUCH AS: PASTA SALAD, SANDWICHES, GREEN SALADS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: : 2-402.11 ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS/COFFEES MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: : 3-304.14 ALL PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD INSIDE CONTAINERS WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.13 NOTED THE BROKEN MICROWAVE OVEN REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: : 5-205.15 LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE BAKERY PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Jul 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO DISHES BEING WASHED INSIDE THE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2232476 ON 10-30-18 NOT CORRECTED. #57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. #58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TSC FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS LABELED WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY, SUCH AS COOKED EGGS WITH A DATE OF 7/7. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED GRANOLA ON DISPLAY FOR SALE CONTAINING NUTS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED FOR ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED PREPARED FOODS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER SUCH AS: PASTA SALAD, SANDWICHES, GREEN SALADS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK GRANOLA MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS/COFFEES MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD INSIDE CONTAINERS WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BROKEN MICROWAVE OVEN REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE BAKERY PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Oct 30, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11(A) REAR AREA BY THE ROLLED-UP DOOR IS USED FOR TESTING OF COFFEE EQUIPMENT AND COFFEE. NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT TESTING EQUIPMENT AREA (ALL TYPES COFFEE MACHINES). MUST INSTALL SAID SINKS CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER SPRAYER USED FOR DIRTY COFFEE CUPS, GLASSES, METAL MILK CONTAINER ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER #2 AND #3,ALSO AT WALK-IN COOLER ARE BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.REACH-IN COOLER #3 INTERIOR PANEL LINER OF THE DOOR IS UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501,15 TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FLOOR AT FRONT COUNTER, REAR WAREHOUSE AND COFFEE TESTING AREA WITH BUILD-UP DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ELEVATE WOOD PALLETS 6" OFF THE FLOOR,FOR CLEANING PURPOSE. BRICK WALL AT REAR COFFEE TESTING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,ALSO MUST PROVIDE A CEILING AT SAID AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE ON WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT COFFEE TESTING AREA
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 OBSERVED MINI VAN PARKED INSIDE THE WAREHOUSE/FOOD STORAGE.MINI VAN CAN NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE WAREHOUSE/STORAGE AREA AND COFFEE TESTING AREA.ONLY FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE STORE AT SAID STORAGE.
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Sep 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN REACH IN COOLERS COMPRESSORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO A HOT PLATE ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER TRIM STARTING TO PEEL OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH THE TRIM OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER SOILED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER STAINS IN THE MIDDLE WALK-WAY AND UNDERNEATH THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS(PURSES, SWATHER'S, ETC) IS STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE UNDER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Mar 2, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE RESTROOMS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Julius Meinl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Julius Meinl on file is from Jul 16, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Julius Meinl?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Julius Meinl.
Has Julius Meinl's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Julius Meinl have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Julius Meinl means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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