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The Meatloaf Bakery

2464 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 12, 2015
100
Score
Low Risk

The Meatloaf Bakery appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2010. On May 12, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that The Meatloaf Bakery's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 12, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 12, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO THE EMPLOYEES. BIG TRASH CAN AND HOT BOX IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGER REMOVED THE HOT BOX AND THE TRASH CAN DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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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 BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. (PREMISES USE THE BASEMENT TO STORE DRY FOODS) SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WITH APPROXIMATELY I/4 OF AN INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. LANDLORD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PERSON FIXED THE DOOR DURING INSPECTION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND HOOD AND FILTER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 17, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAP IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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90
Oct 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WINDOW SCREEN AT THE BACK DOOR WITH HOLES IN IT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF STOCK ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LOOSE VINYL BASEBOARD IN THE WASHROOM.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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82
Sep 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR CLOSED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL WOOD STORED ON REAR WALKWAY / GARBAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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86
Aug 3, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Meatloaf Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Meatloaf Bakery on file is from May 12, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Meatloaf Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Meatloaf Bakery.

Has The Meatloaf Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Meatloaf Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Meatloaf Bakery 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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