Mirabell Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2015
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Mirabell Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 4, 2015. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mirabell Restaurant dates to Dec 4, 2015.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Dec 4, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1584072,DATED:11/06/2015. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN PLASTIC TUBES AND MAINTAIN. AT THIS TIME,ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION".MUST NOT USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL THE CDPH-OFFICE IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX OR E-MAIL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR.MUST REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS,BOTTOMS OF DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR AT ENTRY INSIDE OF BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS ALONG THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP REACH IN COOLERS LEADING TO WEST DINING CUSTOMER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN PLASTIC TUBES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1501402 DATED:10/31/2014. 38 MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, 01/31/2015. MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY NOVEMBER 13,2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR.MUST REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS,BOTTOMS OF DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR AT ENTRY INSIDE OF BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS ALONG THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP REACH IN COOLERS LEADING TO WEST DINING CUSTOMER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS,
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Jan 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, PREPARED, AND SERVED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPAIR CHIPPING BRICK/HOLES ON WALL SURFACES,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS,
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Apr 25, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Apr 18, 2013
Routine
5 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: FRONT DOOR WITH OVER ONE INCH OF A GAP AT THE BOTTOM THE DOOR. AND INSIDE DOOR WITH OVER 1/2 AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 670674 DATED 2/21/12. #32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP-REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE TAPE. ALSO MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA AND REMOVE PLATE INSIDE SAME BINS. #33- MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. # 34- MUST REPAIR FLOOR AT BAR AREA,FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. #38-MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT,DUE TO RAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH CAKE,MILK AND CREAMERS,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB BY THE HOOD. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Feb 21, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED THE CHEF, A KITCHEN EMPLOYEE AND A WAITRESS WASHING THEIR HANDS INSIDE THE KITCHEN 3PART SINK. INSTRUTCED HAND MUST BE WASHED AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP, THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING; OBSERVED A WOOD BOARD OVER THE SINK, ON TOP OF BOARD THE CHEF HAD A CONTAINER WITH OIL, TWO KNIVES, AND A LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER AT FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS REMOVED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED; PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS 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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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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. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP-REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE TAPE. ALSO MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREA AND REMOVE PLATE INSIDE SAME BINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND STORAGE CARTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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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. MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN KITCHEN, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.
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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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Jun 28, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDERS, REAR SLICER, AND COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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 THE REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mirabell Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mirabell Restaurant on file is from Dec 4, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mirabell Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Mirabell Restaurant.
Has Mirabell Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mirabell Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mirabell Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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