Melrose Restaurant

March 2, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FLOOR IN PREP DISH ROOM, FROM DRAIN FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT.STRONG FOUL ODOR,FROM IT. PLUMBER ON PREMISES WHICH HE CLEANED-OUT THE FLOOR DRAIN, AND CLEANED GREASE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT.PROBLEM FIXED,DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO72076-15
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.7F AND 88F,STORED ON TOP THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER.STUFFING STORED INSIDE WARMER UNIT AT TEMP OF 50.9F(WARMER UNIT TEMPERATURE AT 125F). FOUND 2 BUCKETS WITH BEEF/BROWN GRAVY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 50F-55.6F AND 60.9F,THE COOK STATED THAT PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 2-28-11,HOWEVER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40.VALUE $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)72076-15
code 3Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST BE RODENT PROOF RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR,BOTTOM PART,A GAP OF 1/2 INCH.ALSO SCREEN DOOR MESH IS BROKEN NEED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO72077-16
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON CEMENT NEXT THE WHEEL OF WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER,ALSO THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER HAS A LAYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP, ALSO GREASE DANGLING FROM THE EDGE OF THE CONTAINER;INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO72077-16
code 19
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. WHEN A FOOD PRODUCTS IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IS TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER CONTAINER MUST HABE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCTS AND DATE).MUST LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.COVER FOOD ITEMS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS(FORK, SPOON ETC.)FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING 140F AND ABOVE,PRESENT TEMP 125F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,WHEN UNIT IS FIXED AND REACHES AND HOLDS TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE PLEASE FAX LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH TO RECHECK UNIT,FAX #312-746-4240. NEED TO PROVIDE A LINING AND RUBBER GASKET FOR INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER,IN BASEMENT (2ND COOLER). IF WASTE WATER PIPE IS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE ,MUST BOX IT IN OR REMOVE IT.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE )RUST BUIL-UP WEST SIDE PANEL.CLEAN DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE HOOD IN KITCHEN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REGROUTE FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH ROOM ,ALSO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BROKEN FLOOR TILES,WATER STANDING BETWEEN TILES.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM,IN BASEMENT (SOUTH -WEST AREA OF THE BASEMENT).
code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 21, 2010: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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