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Meli Cafe On Dearborn

November 2, 2021 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS: FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, REAR FOOD PREP AREA, DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES. • OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS. ECOLAB TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXES OF POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREPPING TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
code 41
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED A BROKEN TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE. THE ECOLAB TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE GAUGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE OF 5 OF THE TOILETS OUT OF ORDER IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 51
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 14, 2020: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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