Memo's Restaurant,Inc.
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2024
45
Score
Memo's Restaurant,Inc. has been inspected 15 times since 2015. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Memo's Restaurant,Inc. dates to Apr 23, 2024.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Memo's Restaurant,Inc.'s 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS AND ADD TO CHEESE AND ONIONS IN KITCHEN AT FOOD LINE. FOOD EMPLOYEES? MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES BESIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISH AREA, THE PREP AREA, INSIDE THE STORAGE "BUS". ALSO NOTED OLD FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED TACO MEAT WHICH HAD A DATE LABELED 3/7/2023. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED CHICHARRONES WITH A DATE LABELED 2/23/2023. COOKED EL PASTOR DID NOT HAVE A DATE MARKED ON CONTAINER. EMPLOYEE STATED IT WAS COOKED MORE THAN 24 HOURS AGO. COOKED TCS FOODS CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. DAY 1 COUNTS AS THE PREP DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS RETAINED ON SITE. ESTABLISHMENT HAS COCTEL DE PULPO CON OSTIONES ON MENU WHICH IS A SHRIMP COCKTAIL SERVED WITH RAW OYSTERS ACCORDING TO EMPLOYEE. MANAGER STATES THEY ORDER FRESH OYSTERS ONCE A MONTH. The identity of the source of SHELLSTOCK that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining SHELLSTOCK tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR PINK AND BLACK BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RODENT PROOF STRIP THAT COVERS GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES ON FLOORS BY REAR DOOR WHICH HAD GREEN ONIONS AND CILANTRO. MUST KEEP FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WHERE SALSA AND SOUP CONTAINERS WERE STORED ABOVE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL OR PAINT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Aug 31, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE USING THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED/REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE BAR AND PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH AND PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS; THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN BASE COVING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM, AND A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE DELI SLICER PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASE COVING TILES AND HOLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE BUS BEING USED TO STORE TO-GO/SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE STORAGE BUS THAT ARE UNRELATED TO THE BUSINESS OPERATION, REORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, AND STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS (VITIMINS, ETC.) STORED THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND DISH STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IN A SEPARATE DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE BEER COOLER INSIDE THE BAR, AND THE PREP/STORAGE TABLES (BOTTOM SHELVES) INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISH AREA, THE PREP AREA, INSIDE THE STORAGE "BUS", AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. ALSO NOTED OLD FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS IN THE DISH AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR KITCEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 5, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2345924 11/19/19. OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 23, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO 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 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS FOODS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) STORED INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 58 PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIVIDER/SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK (BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DISH MACHINE) IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 (A) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
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Jun 26, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2017
Reinspection
4 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 14 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON LEG AND IN CREVICES OF UNDERSIDE OF TILED COUNTER ,UNDERSIDE OF SMALL PREP TABLE,UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.ALSO REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG SIDE AND PIN HOLES IN DOOR PANEL.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER STOVE.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION TO DRAIN LINE IN BASEMENT TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND CREVICES IN WALL PANELS AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD POP SHELVING UNIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD
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Jun 19, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND CREVICES IN WALL PANELS AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT REAR AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD POP SHELVING UNIT.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER RANGING FROM 1ST DOOR-57.0F,2ND DOOR-51.2F,3RD DOOR 53.6F.WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 11 LBS. PORK 47.4F,3.5LBS. CHICKEN BREAST45.5F,1.5 LBS. CHICKEN WINGS 47.6F,6.5LBS. CHIRIZO 46.8F,9.0LBS. CHICKEN 46.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.31.5LBS.$39.54.(CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 14 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON LEG AND IN CREVICES OF UNDERSIDE OF TILED COUNTER ,UNDERSIDE OF SMALL PREP TABLE,UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.ALSO REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG SIDE AND PIN HOLES IN DOOR PANEL.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER STOVE.MUST PROVIDE A EXTENSION TO DRAIN LINE IN BASEMENT TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Nov 9, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN CEILING VENT DUSTY, OVER PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER HOOD IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED REPAIRED WALLS IN REAR NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Apr 27, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Oct 23, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE BURNT/NO SHIELD AT 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXHAUST VENT AT WOMAN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE WATERLINE AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Memo's Restaurant,Inc. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Memo's Restaurant,Inc. on file is from Apr 23, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Memo's Restaurant,Inc.?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Memo's Restaurant,Inc..
Has Memo's Restaurant,Inc.'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Memo's Restaurant,Inc. have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Memo's Restaurant,Inc. means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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