Julius Meinl
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2022
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Julius Meinl 26 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Julius Meinl is from Feb 10, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Julius Meinl's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID FLOOR DRAIN MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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95
Feb 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID FLOOR DRAIN MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Feb 19, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (SMOOTHIES, SANDWICHES.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A CLEAN KNIFE RACK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jun 24, 2020
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY AND ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER IN SAME HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 16, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 08/06/19 NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PREMISES HAS AN INSPECTION REPORT POSTED FROM 2018. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MISSING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED:FRESH EGGS,CHICKEN,QUICHE ETC. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.NO 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 DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID FOR TRASH CANS RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY AND ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER IN SAME HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION HAVING A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS OAT MEAL AT 139.5F. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUETS LATER AFTER BEING TELEPHONED BY EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD, ROASTED POTATO, COOKED SPINACH NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO DATES FOUND ON FOODS. REVIEWED ALL TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL 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 DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MISSING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2213992 ON 9-7-18 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE HALLWAY BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE UTILITY SINK MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY AND ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER IN SAME HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS RUBBER SPATULA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND CHIPPING PLASTIC.-----OBSERVED EXTREMELY SOILED PLASTIC DISH RACK WITH BLACK STAINS. MUST REPLACE ALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY BULK FLOUR AND SUGAR CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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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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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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, CABINETS IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 FOUND GROUT MISSING/BROKEN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF PREP AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN SAID TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE. -
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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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Aug 30, 2018
Routine
7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE FCS FOODS ARE HANDLED:FRESH EGGS,CHICKEN,QUICHE ETC. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED. A CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE REPORTED ON DUTY AT 10:00am
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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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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.15 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS SEVERAL TIME AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP AREA,OR REMOVE SWING DOOR THAT SEPARATE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS ONLY AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005.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, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED FLYING INSECTS ON PREMISES: 20 SMALL FLIES AROUND AND INSIDE THE ONION BOX AT STORAGE AREA,5 TO 10 SMALL FLIES AT FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE OPENED CABINET ON WALLS; 4 HOUSE FLYING IN PREP AREA INCLUDED ON TOP THE CUTTING BOARDS,5 OR MORE SMALL FLIES INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: UPON MY ARRIVAL NO PIC ON SITE,AFTER A PHONE CALL FROM EMPLOYEE AT 8:45am,PIC IN CHARGE REPORTED ON SITE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-305.13 FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (D) OBSERVED ITEMS AND CLEAN LINENS IN BAGS STORED ON FLOOR IN FACILITY. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 202.16 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, CABINETS IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 BROKEN DOOR AT MOP SINK CLOSET,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR: HEAVILY STAINED, RUSTY, WITH HOLES, NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO FRAME. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR SAID CEILING. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 FOUND GROUT MISSING/BROKEN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF PREP AREA,STANDING WATER BETWEEN SAID TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(B)NO LIGHT BULB PROVIDED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (ACROSS FROM ONIONS),SAID BULB SHOULD BE SHIELDED,COATED OR SHATTER-RESISTANT
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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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Dec 12, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-5-17 REPORT# 2116670. VIOLATION 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS AND KITCHEN AREAS (MUST DEEP CLEAN FLOORS). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS BY 12-14-17. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR 2 ESPRESSO MACHINES, COFFEE DRIP MACHINES, AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINES BY 12-14-17. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Dec 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES CHICKEN, SOUP, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-20-17 INSPECTION # 2028667. VIOLATION 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS AND KITCHEN AREAS (MUST DEEP CLEAN FLOORS). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS. VIOLATION 38.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR 2 ESPRESSO MACHINES, COFFEE DRIP MACHINES, AND ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Apr 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN LIDS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE.
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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 AND KITCHEN AREAS. (MUST DEEP CLEAN FLOORS). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOWE PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR 2 ESPRESSO MACHINES, COFFEE DRIP MACHINES, AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 22, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD, HOUSE ROAST BEEF, HOUSE CHICKEN BREAST, SANDWICHES SOUPD ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLERS RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR 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 ONE CEILING COVER LOOSE ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 21, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 57.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HAM AT 54.7F, SAUSAGES AT 57.3F, CHEESE AT 55.3, CREAM 54.2F, SALMON AT 55.3F, MORNEY 56.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 23.24 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $39.80 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS CHICKEN SALAD, HOUSE ROAST BEEF, HOUSE CHICKEN BREAST, SANDWICHES SOUPD ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLERS RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR 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 ONE CEILING COVER LOOSE ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 3, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLERS RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR 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 ONE CEILING COVER LOOSE ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SOUPS, SANDWICHES, HAM CREPES ETC, INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/15/16 REPORT#1442310 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLERS RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST 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: OBSERVED ONE CEILING COVER LOOSE ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ONSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTILATION VENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLES INKITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST 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: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND COOLERS DOORS CORNERS/HINDGES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO 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 ONE CEILING COVER LOOSE ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TIGHTEN SAID CEILING COVER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS ALSO METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS ALSO MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON THE REACH-IN FREEZER UNIT TO PROVIDE A PROPER SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REACH-IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jan 29, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION AND FRAMEWORK UNDER THE COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER IS WATER DAMAGED AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR SAID AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 10 LIVE SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE COFFEE STATION AND UNDER THE FRAMING UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINES IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND HARBORAGE IN THE COFFEE SEREVICE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION AND FRAMEWORK UNDER THE COFFEE SERVICE COUNTER IS WATER DAMAGED AND DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR SAID AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND MOP CLOSET ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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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 OF THE KITCHEN ARE TURNING YELLOW, CLEAN AND PAINT AS NEEDED. THE DUCT ABOVE THE SOUTH END OF THE KITCHEN HAS EXPOSED INSULATION, RESEAL THE INSULATION.
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Jan 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE HAS A SLIGHT BUILDUP ON THE INNER LIP, SANITIZE THE UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND MOP CLOSET ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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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 OF THE KITCHEN ARE TURNING YELLOW, CLEAN AND PAINT AS NEEDED. THE DUCT ABOVE THE SOUTH END OF THE KITCHEN HAS EXPOSED INSULATION, RESEAL THE INSULATION.
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Apr 11, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FANS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE REAR FOOD REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST INSTALL
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90
Nov 16, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING ABOVE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND CHIPPING AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Nov 9, 2012
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO COOKED SPINACH AND CHEESE SANDWICHES IN UNREFRIGERATED, NON-HEATED DISPLAY CASE AT 80.6F. ALSO NOTED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES IN SAME DISPLAY CASE UPON ARRIVAL IN ESTABLISHMENT AND REMOVED FROM CASE. REVIEWED CRITICAL LIMITS WITH MANAGEMENT THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 140F OR ABOVE OR COLD AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BY EMPLOYEES REPEATEDLY NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON OR TAKING OFF PLASTIC GLOVES WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK TO FILL PITCHERS OF DRINKING WATER. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR EMPLOYEES AND THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. SINK BLOCKED BY STORED HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF CLEANING SUPPLIES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-29-10 NOT CORRECTED. #38-PROVIDE UN-THREAD FAUCET AT MOP SINK, OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER. A HOSE IS ATTACHED TO NOZZLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE FOODS. MUST BE WASHABLE MATERIALS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND STORED WATER PITCHERS AND ON RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DISH ONE COMPARTMENT DIRTY DISH RINSE SINK AND COFFEE PREP AREA. BROKEN LID WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON TWO DOOR COOKS COOLER NEXT TO MOP CLOSET. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. SHELVING ABOVE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND CHIPPING AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: THROUGHOUT REAR HALLWAY COOLER STORAGE, UNDER FRONT ESPRESSO MACHINE, UNDER COOLER AND FREEZER ROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN. ALL ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OR ABOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
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Apr 7, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 29, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(TOP AND BOTTOM), WITH MINERAL BUILD UP,(PINK AND BLACK SLIME)AND RUST.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WALL HAD RUST THAT DRIPPED ON ICE CUBES,WHICH FOOD PRODUCTS IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.TOP PART(WATER RESERVOIR)HAD BUILD UP BLACK SLIME DANGLING FROM A WHITE WATER TUBE,DRIPPING ON WATER.ICE MACHINE WAS TURNED OFF.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS.KEEP RECEIPT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59441-16
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOY RINSING DIRTY DISHES AND GLASSES TO BE PUT IN DISH MACHINE,AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS STORE CLEAN DISHES AND GLASSES THAT CAME OUT FROM DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND PRIOR TO STORE CLEAN DISHES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO59441-16
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUT SIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 2 GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LIDS, THE THIRD GARBAGE CONTAINER NO LIDS AT ALL(MISSING).MANAGER STATED THAT GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE USED ALSO BY RENTAL APARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN, LIDS CLOSED, AND TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE OTHER CONTAINER.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 HOOOO59442-17
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-13-09, REPORT #160779. #38 NOTED UNVENTED 2 BURNER GAS STOVE IN REAR KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION/EXHAUST OR REMOVE THE SAID GAS STOVE. #38 MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 59442-17
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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.UNCOVERD GLASSES FILLED WITH WATER FOR CUSTOMERS, STORED ON TOP FRONT COUNTER ,MUST BE COVERED OR REMOVED.
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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.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT REAR DOOR, ALSO PROVIDE A STRIP BETWEEN DOORS,SAME DOOR.NEED TO RE WRAP INSULATION ABOVE METAL SHELF IN PREP AREA. NO EXPOSED INSULATION SHOULD BE OBSERVED.
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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.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT MOP SINK, OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER.FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING(PRESENTLY FAUCET NECK IS WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC BAG), INSTRUCTEDTO REPAIR.
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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 Feb 10, 2022. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Julius Meinl?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Julius Meinl.
Has Julius Meinl's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Julius Meinl have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 11 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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