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Mahalo

1501 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2017
90
Score
Low Risk

Mahalo has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Mar 8, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mahalo dates to Mar 8, 2017.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mahalo on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 8, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE POTATO SLICER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP, THE CAN OPENER BLADE TO REMOVE FOOD DERIS, THE SODA GUN/HOLSTER TO REMOVE BUILDUP, AND THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR NEXT TO THE FLOOR DRAIN TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 10, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AT BAR AREA FIRST FLOOR DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINING 180F.UNIT CONTINUOUSLY RUNS CYCLE WITHOUT STOPPING. INSTRUCTED TO RESOLVE CAUSE, TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO USE DISH MACHINE AT DISH ROOM AT FIRST FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
2
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARDS IS NEEDED AT ALL DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE NO DISCHARGE HOSE PROVIDED AT POP GUN AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA ,ALSO MUST DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DUMP SINK AT NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFICATE OF FOOD HANDLER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INFORMATION GIVEN
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mahalo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mahalo on file is from Mar 8, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Mahalo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mahalo have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mahalo 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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