Miko's

1846 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 12, 2018

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Miko's four times, with records going back to 2012. Miko's was last inspected on Apr 12, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Miko's's record stops at Apr 12, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Miko's is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 12, 2018

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install a self closing device on the bathroom door and to maintain.

May 24, 2013

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR GAS CONNECTED STOVE OR REMOVE.

May 17, 2013

Routine

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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM,INSIDE CLUTTERED TOOL ROOM,BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS.THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS NOT COMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,PROVIDE AN UPDATED PEST CONTROL COPY OF IDPH LICENSE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES WHERE NOTED TO THE MANAGER.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVE OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR GAS CONNECTED STOVE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

May 16, 2012

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED A GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miko's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miko's on file is from Apr 12, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Miko's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Miko's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Miko's 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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