Melrose Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2015
67
Score
Going back to 2010, Melrose Restaurant has 16 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 30, 2015. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 30, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 13 times.
Melrose Restaurant's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jul 30, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 JUICING MACHINES (JUICE TO ORDER ONLY, NO BOTTLING/CAPPING) ON A PREP TABLE DIRECTLY NEAR CUSTOMER SEATING AND THE PATHWAY TO THE WASHROOMS WITHOUT ANY BARRIERS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE OPERATION IN SAID LOCATION AND EITHER MOVE JUICING TO A PROTECTED PREP AREA, WITH AN EXPOSED HANDSINK, OR TO CEASE ALTOGETHER. FACILITY CEASED OPERATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 21 COCKROACHES ON SITE (5 IN BASEMENT AND 16 IN THE FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREAS). ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS ON SITE (KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, PREP AREAS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND ANY EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED FACILITY CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1532637 DATED 4-7-15: VIOLATION 38- "OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELLS AT THE ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PRODUCTION LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY. OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NOT SECURED DOWN, CAUSING A DIRTY WATER LIKE SUBSTANCE TO SEEP UPWARDS WHEN STEPPED ON. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SECURE FLOOR, AND SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINKS NOT WORKING: THE RIGHT SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE LEFT SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. (ADDITIONAL SINK LOCATED IN EACH WASHROOM) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 7, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE SMALL MANUAL JUICING MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK HANDLES AT THE FRONT SERVER STATION AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELLS AT THE ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE SIDE SERVER STATION MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.6F. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO UNIT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. 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: FOUND 20 GALLONS OF CABBAGE SOUP IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 55.6F, 2 POUNDS OF TURKEY IN THE PREP COOLER AT 50.1F, 1 POUND OF HAM AT 51.2F IN THE PREP COOLER, 1/2 GALLON OF MILK AT 49.8F IN THE SERVER 2 DOOR COOLER, 5 POUNDS OF COTTAGE CHEESE AT 54.1F IN THE SERVER 2 DOOR COOLER, AND 5 POUNDS OF SOUR CREAM AT 48.3F IN THE SERVER 2 DOOR COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT LOCATED UNDER AN EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO EITHER MOVE ICE MACHINE SO IT IS NOT UNDER ANY EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES OR TO COMPLETELY SHIELD PIPE AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE SMALL MANUAL JUICING MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK HANDLES AT THE FRONT SERVER STATION AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT HANDSINK INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELLS AT THE ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY WITH 10 USED CIGARETTES IN THE BASEMENT. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY REMOVED FROM ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT NO SMOKING CAN HAPPEN INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT AND THERE SHALL BE NO ASHTRAYS PRESENT AT ANY TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C).
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Sep 30, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE BLACK SLIME FROM AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN AND RECAULK AROUND DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMNET AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE. MUST CLEAN WALLS CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 23, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT AREA BY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL WAS ONSITE AT END OF INSPECTION BUT FRUIT FLIES WERE STILL PREVELANT IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE BLACK SLIME FROM AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN AND RECAULK AROUND DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMNET AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE. MUST CLEAN WALLS CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 16, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 53.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 6LBS VALUE OF $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, REAR DINING AREA BY BATHROOMS AND BASEMENT AREA BY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. APPROXIMATELY 6O LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/09/14 REPORT#1092768.(30) MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN SOURH SIDE OF BASEMENT. (33) MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. (38) ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WASH BOWL BY THE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. (41 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. 43 MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE BLACK SLIME FROM AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN AND RECAULK AROUND DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMNET AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE. MUST CLEAN WALLS CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TALES IN REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 14, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN SOURH SIDE OF BASEMENT.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WASH BOWL BY THE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER
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Jan 9, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN SOURH SIDE OF BASEMENT.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 18, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDES OF SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES UPPER AND LOWER SIDES THROUGHOUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SALAD COOLER AND COOLERS AT WAITRESS PICK UP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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90
Oct 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1184504 DATED ON 08/09/12 NOT CORRECETED- #MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP, MUST CHANGE HOOD FILTERS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ALSO CLEAN UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE SAME, #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, #38 MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE KITCHEN. SEROIUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDES OF SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES UPPER AND LOWER SIDES THROUGHOUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SALAD COOLER AND COOLERS AT WAITRESS PICK UP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 29, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES IN THE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CHANGE HOOD FLITERS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.MUST ALSO CLEAN UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED BROWN CEILING TILES AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR HOLE AT CEILING PANEL BETWEEN THE HANGING GREEN PLANT AT THE NORTH WINDOW.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD BY UTILITY SINK AT THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3COMP SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Aug 9, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES IN THE FREEZER.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CHANGE HOOD FLITERS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.MUST ALSO CLEAN UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED BROWN CEILING TILES AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR HOLE AT CEILING PANEL BETWEEN THE HANGING GREEN PLANT AT THE NORTH WINDOW.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD BY UTILITY SINK AT THE KITCHEN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3COMP SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Mar 11, 2011
Reinspection
2 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. IF WASTE WATER PIPE IS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE ,MUST BOX IT IN OR REMOVE IT.
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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 REGROUTE FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH ROOM ,ALSO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BROKEN FLOOR TILES,WATER STANDING BETWEEN TILES.
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Mar 2, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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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 FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.7F AND 88F,STORED ON TOP THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER.STUFFING STORED INSIDE WARMER UNIT AT TEMP OF 50.9F(WARMER UNIT TEMPERATURE AT 125F). FOUND 2 BUCKETS WITH BEEF/BROWN GRAVY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 50F-55.6F AND 60.9F,THE COOK STATED THAT PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 2-28-11,HOWEVER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40.VALUE $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)72076-15
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FLOOR IN PREP DISH ROOM, FROM DRAIN FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT.STRONG FOUL ODOR,FROM IT. PLUMBER ON PREMISES WHICH HE CLEANED-OUT THE FLOOR DRAIN, AND CLEANED GREASE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT.PROBLEM FIXED,DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO72076-15
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST BE RODENT PROOF RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR,BOTTOM PART,A GAP OF 1/2 INCH.ALSO SCREEN DOOR MESH IS BROKEN NEED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO72077-16
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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. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON CEMENT NEXT THE WHEEL OF WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER,ALSO THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER HAS A LAYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP, ALSO GREASE DANGLING FROM THE EDGE OF THE CONTAINER;INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO72077-16
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. WHEN A FOOD PRODUCTS IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IS TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER CONTAINER MUST HABE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCTS AND DATE).MUST LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.COVER FOOD ITEMS.
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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.INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS(FORK, SPOON ETC.)FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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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. HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING 140F AND ABOVE,PRESENT TEMP 125F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,WHEN UNIT IS FIXED AND REACHES AND HOLDS TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE PLEASE FAX LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH TO RECHECK UNIT,FAX #312-746-4240. NEED TO PROVIDE A LINING AND RUBBER GASKET FOR INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER,IN BASEMENT (2ND COOLER). IF WASTE WATER PIPE IS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE ,MUST BOX IT IN OR REMOVE IT.
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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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE )RUST BUIL-UP WEST SIDE PANEL.CLEAN DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE HOOD IN KITCHEN.
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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 REGROUTE FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH ROOM ,ALSO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BROKEN FLOOR TILES,WATER STANDING BETWEEN TILES.
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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. NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM,IN BASEMENT (SOUTH -WEST AREA OF THE BASEMENT).
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Jan 21, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE POTS WHICH ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. GROUT MISSING FROM THE FLOOR AROUND THE DISHWASHER AND HALLWAY IN PREP AREA. MUST GROUT FLOORS AND REPAIR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING OR TILES ARE BROKEN.
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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. THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS OPEN GAPS WHERE TWO PANELS CONNECT. MUST SEAL TO THE WALL AND CAULK OPENINGS.
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Jan 12, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SALAD DRESSINGS IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE WAITRESS SERVING STATION BETWEEN 45-50F. MANAGAMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2 GALLONS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF INSECTS OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM AND WAITRESS SERVING STATION. ALSO OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE WAITRESS SERVING STATION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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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. OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE AT THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRCUTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE POTS WHICH ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER. OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE RACKS, VENTILATION HOOD, GREASE BUILDUP ON OUTSIDE OF DEEP FRYER.
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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. GROUT MISSING FROM THE FLOOR AROUND THE DISHWASHER AND HALLWAY IN PREP AREA. MUST GROUT FLOORS AND REPAIR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING OR TILES ARE BROKEN.
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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 CAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BASEBOARD OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE SPIDER WEB ATTCHED TO THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. REPAIR BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE AT CORNER OF DISHWASH AREA. THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS OPEN GAPS WHERE TWO PANELS CONNECT. MUST SEAL TO THE WALL. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ON WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND FLAT TOP GRILL. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BELOW THE URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Melrose Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Melrose Restaurant on file is from Jul 30, 2015. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Melrose Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Melrose Restaurant.
Has Melrose Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Melrose Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Melrose Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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