The Melting Pot
Last inspected: Jun 19, 2015
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Score
The Melting Pot has been inspected six times since 2012. The most recent report on file is from Jun 19, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at The Melting Pot since Jun 19, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Melting Pot on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (BEEF,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....MUST REPAIR SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT THE KITCHEN
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Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, ABOVE SERVICE COOLER WITH CONDIMENTS AT THE KITCHEN AND BY THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES, OR PAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE THE RUSTY SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR WITH GRAYISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES AT THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE AND STAINED TILES AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. ALSO NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FROM THE FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT AND COLD WATER IS ACCESSED FROM THE SPRAYER ONLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE THE CHANGING VALVE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT SWITCHES FROM SPRAYER TO FAUCET.
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Aug 19, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-POTATOES 48.7, ASSORTED CHEESES (INDIVIDUALLY WRAPED(47.7F,52.1F,48.3F)).MIXED VEGETABLES 46.3F,CREAM CHEESE 50.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $ 158.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD ITEMS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIRS WITH BROKEN AND BENT LIDS AND NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, ABOVE SERVICE COOLER WITH CONDIMENTS AT THE KITCHEN AND BY THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES, OR PAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE THE RUSTY SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR WITH GRAYISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR AND THE DISH WASHER AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS BY THE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE HALL WAY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES AT THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE AND STAINED TILES AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. ALSO NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FROM THE FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT AND COLD WATER IS ACCESSED FROM THE SPRAYER ONLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE THE CHANGING VALVE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT SWITCHES FROM SPRAYER TO FAUCET.
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Oct 15, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 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: EVIDENCE OF FLYING INSECTS. NOTED APROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING AND WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SRVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/15/12 REPORT#1134733 NOT CORRECTED. (32) RUSTY SHELVES IN COLD OR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REPLACED. NEED CLEANING INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FROOR UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Nov 15, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING OR BROKEN LIDS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS & ICE BINS MUST BE PROVIDED; CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. RUSTY SHELVES IN COLD OR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REPLACED ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE KITCHEN, SODA GUNS AT THE BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN MOST COOLERS, MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Melting Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Melting Pot on file is from Jun 19, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Melting Pot?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Melting Pot.
Has The Melting Pot's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Melting Pot have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Melting Pot 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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