Milenorth
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2015
86
Score
Milenorth has been inspected six times since 2012. The most recent visit was on Jul 10, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Milenorth since Jul 10, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Milenorth's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN MOP SINK CLOSET, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Apr 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE FOUND OPERATING WITHOUT SOAP OR SANITIZER. DETERGENTS NOT AVAILABLE OR ATTACHMENTS FOR DETERGENT OR RINSE. CHLORINE SANITIZER ATTACHED ONLY TO MACHINE AND THAT FOUND NOT DISPENSING ANY SANITIZER WHILE FLATWARE WAS BEING WASHED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSING CHEMICALS NEEDED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. DINING ROOM BUFFET READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR SHIELDS PROTECTING OPEN SERVICE OF FOODS SUCH AS 5 LBS ASSORTED BREADS AND PASTRIES, 1/2 LB BUTTER, 2 1/2 LBS ASSORTED FRESH CUT FRUITS, JAMS AND SPREADS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS/SNEEZE GUARDS AND PROTECT FOODS FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $70.00. ALSO OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH ACCUMULATED WHITE, DRIED CRUST SUBSTANCE ON ALL WATER/ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND CRUMBLING INTO WATER AND ICE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 176.2F ON BUFFET. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON 4-11-13. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLE WARES IN DINING ROOM MUST BE PROTECTED/COVERED OR WRAPPED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS NEXT TO WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER AND ON COOKS LINE NEXT TO PREP CUTTING BOARD. TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN DAIRY/JUICE COOLER WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN DAIRY/JUICE COOLER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED UNDER DISH MACHINE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. NO CLEAN FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UNDER DISH MACHINE ON THE FLOOR. FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR PASTRY COOLER.
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Apr 11, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A BLEACH CONTAINER STORED ABOVE ACTIVE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL CLEANING CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DRAWERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLERS FAN COVERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT PREP AREA LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: POTTERY PLANTS STORED ABOVE ICE MAKER AND MOP HEAD/BUCKET STORED NEXT TO IT, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CONTAMINATION SOURCE AWAY FROM ICE MAKER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Dec 4, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS AT SPICE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WEAK PRESSURE AT 2 HAND SINKS FOR HOT WATER SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING AND FAULTY THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES IN WARMEST PART OF COOLER IN EASY TO MONITOR LOCATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Milenorth last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Milenorth on file is from Jul 10, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Milenorth?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Milenorth.
Has Milenorth's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Milenorth have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Milenorth 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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