Julius Meinl
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2016
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Across the available record, Julius Meinl has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 25, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Julius Meinl since Oct 25, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 25, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE CORNER TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGTH SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THE PASTRY PREP AREA. ALSO REPLACE CRACKED AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF THE 1ST 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY SPRAYER AND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE 1-COPM PREP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT AN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES 30 DAYS AFTER HIRE DATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Mar 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST AT CEILING VENT COVERS IN THE RESTROOMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR STAFF MEMBERS AT THE COFFEE SERVICE LINE AREA.
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Oct 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE BASEMENT PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP/FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASH AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO COOLER METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Aug 27, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND VENTS ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GROUND AREA, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, BASEMENT AREA,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALL LEADING DOWN STAIR WELL,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY IN STORAGE AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND VENTS ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GROUND AREA, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, BASEMENT AREA,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALL LEADING DOWN STAIR WELL,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY IN STORAGE AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Oct 1, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VITA MIXER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO DID NOT FIND THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE CERTIFICATE ON THE WALL AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS EGG AND HAM SANDWICH, CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP, KEY LIME PIE, EGG SALAD ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. BEN GARRISON ARRIVE ON SITE AT 11:00AM WHILE I'M STILL DOING INSPECTION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SINK DRAIN COVER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PLASTIC PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET IN THE PREP AREA AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM. USE REGULAR PALLET OR SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS AND APRONS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE OR DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOIT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Aug 7, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 30, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LARGE OPEN CONTAINER USE FOR STORING SOILED LINEN WITH EXCESSIVE BIRD FECES INSIDE, AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. ALSO EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT SAME STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA, PROVIDE COVER FOR THE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST FEEDING/HARBORAGE., OR TO PROPERLY STORED SOILED LINEN INSIDE; PROVIDE A STORAGE AREA INSIDE THE BUSINESS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; FREEZERS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT INSIDE FURNACE ROOM, STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL NEAR DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT AND PAINT SAME WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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May 15, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: . MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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Apr 5, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND TWO DOOR MEAT COOLERS AT 50.1F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COOLER, INSTRUCTED WHEN COOLER REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING A TAG REMOVAL. 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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 5LBS COOKED HAM AT 49.8F, 6LBS COOKED TURKEY AT 49.6F, 2LBS SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.9F AND 2LBS SALMON AT 50.3F. IMPROPER FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED, V=$230. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE UNITS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS MEAT REACH IN COOLER DOORS AND SEAL BARE WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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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 FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS AND FURNACE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jun 7, 2010
Routine
5 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.OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF AT BOTTOM OF STEPS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.
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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.OBSERVED BASEMENT SLICER NOT CLEAN AND SANITIZED INSTRUCTED TO DUE SAME. OBSERVED LAST COOLER FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN (SALAD) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN 1ST. FLOOR MILK COOLER.
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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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TEA/COFFEE ROOM NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE 2 RESTROOMS REAR CEILING VENT COVERS DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 1 LIGHT OUT UNDER COOKING HOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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 Oct 25, 2016. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Julius Meinl?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Julius Meinl.
Has Julius Meinl's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Julius Meinl have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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