Mel Markons
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2012
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Score
Going back to 2010, Mel Markons has six inspections in the public record. Mel Markons was last inspected on Apr 20, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Mel Markons is from Apr 20, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Mel Markons is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 20, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 12, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Sep 23, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND PREPARED CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND PROPERLY SEAL
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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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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 AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE KILOWATTS FOR ROTISSERIE OVEN OR INSTALL UNDER VENTILATION
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, AND BETTER ORGANIZE, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA
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Dec 20, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 23, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.MENS TOILET ROOM MUST BE INSTALLED,FINISHED.
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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.MUST PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND BAR.
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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.MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT 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 PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN.
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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.EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.MUST REPAIR BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN NOTICEABLE WATER LEAK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mel Markons last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mel Markons on file is from Apr 20, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mel Markons?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mel Markons.
Has Mel Markons' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mel Markons have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mel Markons 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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