Nu Mecca

235 E 51St St, Chicago, IL 60615
American
Last inspected: May 2, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Nu Mecca has been inspected three times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated May 2, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Nu Mecca's record stops at May 2, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND WASHBOWL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 2, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO STORE WASTE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS IN OFFICE,STORAGE CLOSET AND HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PLYWOOD AND PROPERLY FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAKE ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT AS NEEDED. MUST FINISH DOOR FRAME IN WASHROOM,REMOVE MESH AND PROPERLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN OFFICE AND STORAGE CLOSET AND PROVIDE BASEBOARD ALONG WALLS. MUST REPAIR BROKEN STEP LEADING UP FROM DINING AREA TO PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF OFFICE STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS IN STORAGE AREAS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nu Mecca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nu Mecca on file is from May 2, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nu Mecca?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nu Mecca.

Has Nu Mecca's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nu Mecca have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nu Mecca means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.