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Julius Meinl

211 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Nov 30, 2016
78
Score
Low Risk

Julius Meinl appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 30, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Julius Meinl since Nov 30, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 30, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. CHEESE, MILK, DELI MEAT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUP INSIDE A BAG OF GRANOLA USED FOR DISPENING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE STORED IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO FUNCTIONAL LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW LIGHT BULBS FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARMTENT OF THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Aug 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CONDENSER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THERE IS A MISSING SECTION OF BASEBOARD UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE 6 INCH SECTION THAT IS MISSING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 15, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AT THE REAR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
36
90
Jul 17, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD COVING MISSING AT FRONT PREP AREA THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARD COVING.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS OVER THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN HE WALLS UNDER THE CASH REGISTERS FOR THE INTERNET CONNECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
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Apr 11, 2014
License
No violations found.
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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 Nov 30, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Julius Meinl?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four 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 five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Julius Meinl 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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