Meli Cafe & Juice Bar

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 25, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Mop sink installed next to prep table in basement's prep kitchen. Instructed to install a barrier in between.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow device for basement's Ice maker. Instructed to expose.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2. Apr 11, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No food probe thermometer available in facility, Instructed manager to obtain for proper reheating and cooking temperature monitoring, priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints in prep kitchen, instructed to wear.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Knives in-use wedged between 2 prep cooler at main kitchen, instructed to place knives on a clean surface.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes at coffee/smoothie station, instructed to keep off cubes.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: No irreversible high temp dish machine thermometer, no heat strips on site, instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager present on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Jul 11, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the three-compartment sink facuet behind the smoothie bar. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceilings tile panels in the basement above the prep table. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 17, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the only hand sink in the food prep/dish area to be blocked with a new oven and unaccessible for use. Also, observed employee washing their hands at the three-compartment sink due to the hand sink being blocked. The owner and employees removed the unused oven in front of the hand sink during the inspection to correct the violation. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed to maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of an allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers to obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Mar 2, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Feb 23, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: Handwashing Signage FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FOOD PREP/DISH ON 1ST FLOOR. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed steak and eggs on menu said items can be ordered under cooked. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure ( written disclosure and disclosure by asterisk) and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found all shelves located in walk in cooler filled with unknown grey, black and white substance. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found wash and rinse basin at 3 compartment sink on 1st floor in food prep/dishwashing area unable to hold water, found built in stopper at said basins inoperable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Found handle for built in stopper at 3 compartment sink located in basement missing at 2 out of 2 basins. Found water profusely leaking from middle basin where stopper handle is missing. Found 2 out of 3 basins unable to hold water. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found light shield in front of 3 compartment sink on hotline broken . Instructed manager to replace to prevent physical contamination.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Feb 22, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at handwashing sink located at food prep/dish on 1st floor. Also noted no handwashing signage at handwashing sink located at mens toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found improper cold holding temperatures of: milk, tomato juice and almond milk. Found food items at temperatures ranging from 54 f - 57f. Instructed manager to discard and denature 4 gallons of milk 1 quart of tomato juice and 3 quarts of almond milk; at an approx. Cost of $70. Instructed manager to maintain all cold holding temperatures at 41f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed steak and eggs on menu said items can be ordered under cooked. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure ( written disclosure and disclosure by asterisk) and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed reach in cooler at an improper cold holding temperature of 57f at time of inspection. Must discard all tcs foods and not use reach in cooler. Cooler must maintain a proper cold holding temperature of 41f or below at all times. Reach in cooler tagged and held for inspection by the chicago department of public health and may not be used until the walk in cooler is re-inspected by cdph and maintaining a proper cold holding temperature for 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found all shelves located in walk in cooler filled with unknown grey, black and white substance. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found wash and rinse basin at 3 compartment sink on 1st floor in food prep/dishwashing area unable to hold water, found built in stopper at said basins inoperable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Found handle for built in stopper at 3 compartment sink located in basement missing at 2 out of 2 basins. Found water profusely leaking from middle basin where stopper handle is missing. Found 2 out of 3 basins unable to hold water. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found light shield in front of 3 compartment sink on hotline broken . Instructed manager to replace to prevent physical contamination.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Feb 7, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet neck on 3 compartment sink located in basement prep. Instructed to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

9. Jan 31, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without city of chicago certified food managers certificate. Must obtain.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at hand sink located in juice bar/coffee prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times for proper hand washing. Hand soap was provided.priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND-SINK LOCATED IN JUICE BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION CONSOLIDATED.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a disclosure and reminder statement including asterisking on menu items prepared raw or undercooked (raw or under cooked eggs and holandaise sauce).(refer to handout) instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without hairnets. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet neck on 3 compartment sink located in basement prep. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed garbage can without lid in customer restroom.must provide garbage can with lid for sanitary napkin disposal.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site during time of inspection while preparing and serving time/temperature control for safety foods (eggs, sliced ham, potatoes , chicken, fresh pressed juices,etc ). Instructed to have at least one city of chicago certified food manager holder on site at all times with valid original certificate posted for public view. Must maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. Jun 10, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No clean up supplies or procedures onsite for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide supplies and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation. 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK INSTEAD OF THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands in a HANDWASHING SINK or APPROVED automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for FOOD preparation or WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a disclosure and reminder statement on menus regarding raw or under cooked eggs an holandaise sauce. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued. (refer to handout)

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes being stored in the rear prep area, and invert utensils stored at server stations, to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must continue using cardboard to cover racks, in walk-in coolers and prep coolers. Instructed to provide proper liners and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must install back-flow prevention device on mop sink in basement. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manage on site or certificate posted, during the inspection, while tcs foods, eggs, deli meat, etc., are being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manger onsite at all times while tcs foods are prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. Jan 17, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Improper hygienic practices. Observed food handler eating from a plate of cooked quinoa, located on cutting board at front line prep area. Informed manager that staff meals must occur in non food preparation area. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-010 (a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood staircase, located at entrance to basement. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling, area of 1ft x 1ft, above prep table in basement cook prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow preventive device on utility sink faucet, in basements cook/ prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

12. Feb 24, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found dials missing from flat top grill in kitchen. Must provide and maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Found small amount of dust accumulation on interior of fans in free standing coolers in kitchen. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Operator corrected during inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Found 1 light out in hood over cook line. Must provide adequate lighting. Operator corrected during inspection. Must maintain same.

13. Apr 7, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Apr 1, 2016 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 7 live cockroaches in the basement near the three compartment sink. Instructed to eliminate all pest activity and clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommended to obtain the services of a licensed pest control company. Serious violation: 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation #38 from report #1516165 from 1/22/15 not corrected: must install a hand sink in the jucie bar prep area. Must extend the spout at the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed to correct and maintain. Serious violation: 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of debris and dirt in the crawl space, and under the potato storage racks. Instructed to clean and maintain these areas.

15. Mar 31, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: The prep top cooler serving the omelet station was observed to be holding improper ambient temperature of 53 degrees, with potentially hazardous foods stored inside, also at improper temperatures. The unit was tagged at time of inspection and must not be used until the cdph has removed the tag. Instructed facilities to maintain proper cold holding temperature of 40 degrees or below. Critical citation issued: 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperatures in the prep top cooler serving the omelet station: sausage, 53 degrees, 10 lbs/$100; cheese, 50 degrees, 6 lbs/$100; eggs, 50 degrees, 60 lbs/$100; tofu, 52 degrees, 3 lbs/$9; chicken, 69 degrees, 2 lbs/$8. The aforementioned products were voluntarily discarded and denatured. Instructed facilities to maintain all cold potentially hazardous foods at 40 degrees at all times during storage, preparation, display and service. Critical citation issued: 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 7 live cockroaches in the basement near the three compartment sink. Instructed to eliminate all pest activity and clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommended to obtain the services of a licensed pest control compamy. Serious citation issued: 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation #38 from report #1516165 from 1/22/15 not corrected: must install a hand sink in the jucie bar prep area. Must extend the spout at the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed to correct and maintain. Serious citation issued: 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of debris and dirt in the crawl space, and under the potato storage racks. Instructed to clean and maintain these areas.

16. Jan 22, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard between the mop sink and the hand sink in the basement prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors next to the produce walk in cooler and remove food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink in the jucie bar prep area. Must install a back flow device at the mop sink. Must extend the spout at the three compartment sink faucet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in the basement hot water tank room. Store all items 6 inches off the floor. Must also remove clutter next to the produce walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Must provide idph food handler certifications for employees as required.

17. Jul 28, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: New cutting board needed at juice/coffee bar. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the large can opener, fry cutter and egg blender to remove all build up. Must correct and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning to remove all food spills.

18. Jul 11, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of fryer, exterior of fryer, wipe exterior of grill next to fryer and wipe freezer exterior next to fryer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Empty mop bucket and three mops in kitchen prep area; instructed to store in utility area.

19. Dec 12, 2012 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize all juicers at juice bar area. Must clean interior of ice machine lid located in the basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky cold water faucet handle at 3comp sink on the 1st floor kitchen area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide an ice receptacle holder for the ice scooper in the juice bar area at all times.

20. Apr 11, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW AT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AT MAIN KITCHEN LINE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS FLOORS AT KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: 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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AT REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO JUICE BAR AREA AT ALL TIMES.

21. Jan 19, 2011 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Reseal the basement kitchen and receiving/dirty laundry area floors so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The basement kitchen has two holes in the ceiling. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Add lighting to the receiving area.

22. Jan 11, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize the knife holder until it is clean, sanitary and maintained on a daily basis.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Reseal the basement kitchen and receiving/dirty laundry area floors so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The basement kitchen has two holes in the ceiling. Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Add lighting to the receiving area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: A compartment of the juice/coffee area 3 compartment sink was designated for handwashing at this time. Juice utensils can be sanitized in the dishmachine.

23. Mar 10, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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 to the left of mop sink in basement prep area. Some cooler door gaskets at cooks line (first floor) must be fixed, in poor repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Exterior sises of fryers need cleaning due to food/grease build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Bottom of wall facing a cooler wall must be sealed or baseboard replaced; an opening on ceiling above a basement prep table must be covered also.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. Leaky faucet at 3-comp sink in the dishroom (first floor) must be fixed.