90th Meridian Kitchen & Bar

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 3, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Weak water pressure at bar station hand wash sink, Instructed to provide uner city pressure.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to increase light intensity.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Jan 10, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jun 15, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Jun 8, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed a hand washing sink not maintaining an adequate hot water temperature, at the time of the inspection said hand washing sink was at 65f when the hot water is turned on. Instructed to always maintain all hand washing sinks at 100f at all times. Engineer arrived during the inspection and repaired said hand washing sink and by the end of the inspection said hand washing sink was maintaining 100f. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-302.13 observed no high temperature dish machine test strips nor an irreversible high temperature dish machine thermometer to properly test the high temperature dish machine's final rinse. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

5. Jun 23, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Found fish thawing in vacuum sealed packaging. Instructed manager to remove fish from vacuum packaging before thawing.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Noted expired training. Instructed to provide proof of valid allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jun 11, 2019 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility one compartment sink in disrepair (draining slow) in front prep area. Must 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 ceiling in front prep/bar area not smooth,easily cleanable. Has exposed duct and pipes. Must obtain and install floating ceiling that covers entire prep/bar area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility without required food handler training or certificate. Must obtain and maintain food handler training and certificate for review.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training