Meroe — Mereo
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2020
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Score
The inspection history at Meroe — Mereo is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2020. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Meroe — Mereo dates to Mar 18, 2020.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately and about 13 violations before that.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON ALL CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE SERVICE SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVEATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE NON WORKING COOLER FROM FOOD PREP AREA.
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Mar 13, 2020
License
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON ALL CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE SERVICE SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVEATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE NON WORKING COOLER FROM FOOD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meroe — Mereo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meroe — Mereo on file is from Mar 18, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meroe — Mereo?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Meroe — Mereo.
Has Meroe — Mereo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Meroe — Mereo have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Meroe — Mereo 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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