Melrose Diner

November 3, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 10 ROACHES UNDER AND ON THE WOODEN STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT AND ON PILES GARBAGE UNDER STAIRWELL. 3 BABY ROACHES AND 3 ADULT ROACHES ON WOODEN RAMP AND ENTRANCE TO NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. 4 ROACHES UNDER THE NORTH BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.2 ROACHES ON UNUSED DIRTY EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY AT STAIRWELL TOP. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SPRAYING "RAID" INSECTICIDE ON LIVE ROACHES UNDER STAIRWELL. OBSERVED HANGING FLY PAPER ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT WASH-IN COOLER AND FLY LIGHTS ABOVE THE STORED BAGGED ONIONS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ROACH ACTIVITY. REMOVE FLY PAPER AND FLY LAMP FROM FOOD AREAS. REMOVE ALL INSECTICIDES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1734817 ON 3-25-16 NOT CORRECTED. #45- ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR DINING COUNTER SITTING STOOLS. MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. DIRTY SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOTH COOKS LINE FLAT AND GAS GRILLS. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. BLACK MOLD ON WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MISSING FAUCET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL FAUCET UNTIL REPLACED. MUST REPAIR ANY INOPERABLE ATTACHED SINK STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: HAND BAGS, MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES, OR STORED CLEANED, PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 25, 2016: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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