Merlo on Maple
Last inspected: May 10, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Merlo on Maple, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 10, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Merlo on Maple dates to May 10, 2016.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “facilities to maintain proper temperature”, which has been cited three times.
Merlo on Maple's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 10, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED ONE KITCHEN PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F.NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE STORED INSIDE SAID UNIT AT THIS TIME. THE UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR THE UNIT SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,NOT POSSESSING A FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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May 5, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE LINE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. THE COOLER WAS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.5F INSIDE OF THE DAIRY AND VEGETABLE WALK-IN COOLER. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND EGGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE DAIRY/VEGETABLE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 48.7F, SHELL EGGS AT 48.5, WHIPPING CREAM AT 49.4F, CHEESE ATY 50.9F, BUTTER AT 46.7F, AND PANNA COTTA AT 52.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $600. CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: A HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED, INSTRUCTED TO LABELA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR/RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Oct 18, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H0000633346 15.
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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. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOORS GASKETS.
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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. OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN PREP AREA BY CONVECTION OVEN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT BAR AND IN DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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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. OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Merlo on Maple last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Merlo on Maple on file is from May 10, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Merlo on Maple?
Across the inspection record, “facilities to maintain proper temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Merlo on Maple.
Has Merlo on Maple's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Merlo on Maple have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Merlo on Maple 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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