Meli Cafe On Grand

August 7, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
code 16
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE REAR DISHMACHINE AREA AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE DOOR FRAME OF THE REAR WATER HEATER CLOSET ALSO, 1 LIVE COCKROACH AT FRONT BAR AREA ON WALL NEAR THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF COOKING STOVES/EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND GASKETS ALL AROUND THE KITCHEN COOLERS,TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ON TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE WITH SPILLED DRIED UP-DEBRIS,INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT COFFEE PREP/BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE NEAR THE REAR DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/ CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE/DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENTS WALK-IN-COOLER AND FLOORS AT BAR AREAS WITH LITTER AND SPILLED DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (01/27/2025) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 27, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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