The Mecca Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2019
27
Score
Going back to 2010, The Mecca Restaurant has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2019. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that The Mecca Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 10, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 11 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZE (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM DUE TO MISSING SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
16
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, MEAT LOAF MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTED AND DAMAGED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER BY WALK IN .
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TOP OF EQUIPMENT (DISH MACHINE, REFRIGERATORS) FROM ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REPAIR ALL DAMAGED WALLS , MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN KITCHEN AND FOOD STORAGE AREA,BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER,BY REAR EXIT DOOR, AND UNDER DISH MACHINE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS BY WATER HEATER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND PROTECT CABLES AND UTILITY LINES IN KITCHEN AREA ESPECIALLY DUSTY ONES OVER FOOD PREP AREA
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER INTENSITY OF LIGHT OVER FOOD PREP AREA
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ALL HAND WASHING SINK SHOULD BE PROPERLY MARKED
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP COVERED ALL PREPARED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED AND BROKEN DOOR SEALS ON REACH IN COOLING UNITS
47
27
Nov 30, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed bread being stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to store all food in food grade materials only and to maintain. Instructed facility to install covers for the ice bins at the bar and to maintain. Covers should be tight fitting, non-porous, and smooth and easily cleanable.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the walk in cooler fanguards to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in various areas: under cooking equipment, ice machine, freezers, at the bar area, and under rear storage shelves. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the kitchen bathroom sink faucet to have a leak. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoops stored inside ice bins. Instructed facility to store in a separate and sanitary manner and to maintain.
43
78
Mar 14, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Found no sanitizing solution for the dish machine in the kitchen and no alternate means of sanitizing utensils in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator purchased additional sanitizer and installed during inspection. Instructed facility that all dishes and utensils must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized properly. Critical violation 7-38-030.
8
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: No hot water in kitchen prep area (exposed handsink, 1 compartment sink, and dishmachine) upon arrival for inspection. Observed water temperature at 47.9f. Instructed facility that hot and cold water under city pressure must be maintained at all times. Plumber arrived on site during inspection and repaired hot water heater to restore water temperature to 111.4f. Critical violation 7-38-030.
9
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the interior surfaces of coolers and freezers throughout to have dirt and debris accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize and maintain. Observed the soda gun nozzles at the bar to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris accumulated on floors at the bar along wall base and behind equipment, under and around all cooking equipment and fixtures in kitchen, and throughout rear storage area along wall bases and under and around equipment and fixtures. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters in the kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the wall behind the dish machine to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed peeling paint on the ceiling by the rear storage area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Observed the self closing device on the kitchen washroom door to be broken. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the office in the rear of facility to be cluttered. Instructed facility to clean and organize to eliminate potential pest harborage and facilitate proper cleaning methods.
41
70
Dec 1, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
38
95
Nov 22, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1932044 ISSUED ON 06-02-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS BEHIND BAR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.----------NOTED GAP/OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD WALL AND CEILING INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM IN REAR AREA (BY EXIT DOOR). MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #36 - LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #37 - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR AREA (BY PREP/COOKING AREA) #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE BOILER CLOSET.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.------- MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER (CEILING,WALLS, FLOORS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP).
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
78
Jun 2, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS BEHIND BAR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.----------NOTED GAP/OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. MUST INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD WALL AND CEILING INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM IN REAR AREA (BY EXIT DOOR). MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR AREA (BY PREP/COOKING AREA)
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE BOILER CLOSET.
41
74
Jun 4, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #38 NOW CORRECTED.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE FOIL ON EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH-OUT STORAGE AND PREP AREA NOT AMINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN INSIDE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
45
74
May 27, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK NOT CONVENIENT OR MAINTAINED. HANDSINK INTO EMPLOYEES TOILET NOT PROVIDED WITH HOT RUNNING WATER. HOT WATER IS AT 60.2F. INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSINK MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 85F FOR HOT WATER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. CUSTOMER FACILTIES CAN BE USED UNTIL STAFF FACILITIES ARE REPAIRED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY.
11
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK FOREIGN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER PANEL COVER, AND ON PARTS COMING INTO CONTACT WITH FRESH ICE BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PARTS OF ICE SANITIZE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
16
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER NOT CLEANED OR RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED WASTE GREASE ON TOP OF LID AND ALONG SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BOX TO PREVENT RODENT OR INSECT ENTRY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
19
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 8/21/2014, REPORT #1424453: 38-NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASHING BOWL AT BAR WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEOFRE USE.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER DOORS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE WORN GASKETS. ICE BINS IN BAR NOT PROVIDED WITH COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE FOIL ON EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH-OUT STORAGE AND PREP AREA NOT AMINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN INSIDE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
45
61
Aug 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS GASKETS AND FAN COVERS.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR ALSO OBSERVED WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ALSO MUST REPAIR SAID WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
42
86
May 30, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE, NAME OF PRODUCT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS LABEL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE BY THE DISH MACHINE, FLOORS BETWEEN SERVICE COOLER AND STORAGE CABINET AT THE KITCHEN, FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BAR AND FLOORS INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR. MUST ALSO CLEAN DRAIN ON FLOOR AT THE BAR AREA
34
86
May 21, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be replaced, cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(detailed).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in rear storage areas had exposed wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, light shields in bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean needs cleaning, employee's bathroom exhaust fan in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
38
70
May 10, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel and soda gun holders not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors inside walk-in cooler and rear storage room not maintained. Instructed to replace missing and damaged floor tile with non-porous surface.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained in rear storage room. Instructed to seal all openings and holes and/or repaint.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Hot water pressure low in employees toilet room. Instructed to increase water under city pressure.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock and supplies in rear storage room not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher off floor and away from wall.
41
78
Apr 9, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER IN THE DRAWER OF THE PREP TABLE. NEED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SHELVE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THE STORAGE AREA.
32
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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE STOVE, GRILL,DEEP FRYER, BROILER WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILT UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND REPAIR MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
34
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 repaiBOWLr and easily cleaned. BIG GAP ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE TOILET , WASHROOM (EMPLOYEES WASAHROOM). MUST SEAL THE GAP TO PREVENT INSECTS ENTRANCE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS.
36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Mecca Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Mecca Restaurant on file is from Apr 10, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Mecca Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at The Mecca Restaurant.
Has The Mecca Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Mecca Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Mecca Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
Nearby Restaurants