JULIUS MEINL.

Chicago Health Dept

4363 N LINCOLN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2016.

Last inspected Oct 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 25

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE CORNER TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGTH SHIELDS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THE PASTRY PREP AREA. ALSO REPLACE CRACKED AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF THE 1ST 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE PASTRY PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY SPRAYER AND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE 1-COPM PREP SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND ONE NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT AN IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES 30 DAYS AFTER HIRE DATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

MAR 3

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST AT CEILING VENT COVERS IN THE RESTROOMS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR STAFF MEMBERS AT THE COFFEE SERVICE LINE AREA.

OCT 20

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE BASEMENT PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP/FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASH AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NO CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO COOLER METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

AUG 27

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND VENTS ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE,

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN GROUND AREA, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, BASEMENT AREA,

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALL LEADING DOWN STAIR WELL,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY IN STORAGE AREA,

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,

AUG 27

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND VENTS ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE,

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN GROUND AREA, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, BASEMENT AREA,

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALL LEADING DOWN STAIR WELL,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NICE AND NEATLY IN STORAGE AREA,

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,

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OCT 1

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

VITA MIXER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 13

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Facility Condition

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO DID NOT FIND THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE CERTIFICATE ON THE WALL AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD SUCH AS EGG AND HAM SANDWICH, CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP, KEY LIME PIE, EGG SALAD ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. BEN GARRISON ARRIVE ON SITE AT 11:00AM WHILE I'M STILL DOING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING SINK DRAIN COVER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PLASTIC PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REMOVE ALL MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET IN THE PREP AREA AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM. USE REGULAR PALLET OR SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS AND APRONS.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER UNDER THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE OR DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOIT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

AUG 7

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 30

2012

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LARGE OPEN CONTAINER USE FOR STORING SOILED LINEN WITH EXCESSIVE BIRD FECES INSIDE, AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. ALSO EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT SAME STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA, PROVIDE COVER FOR THE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST FEEDING/HARBORAGE., OR TO PROPERLY STORED SOILED LINEN INSIDE; PROVIDE A STORAGE AREA INSIDE THE BUSINESS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; FREEZERS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT INSIDE FURNACE ROOM, STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL NEAR DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT AND PAINT SAME WALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

MAY 15

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND ALL STORAGE AREAS.

APR 5

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND TWO DOOR MEAT COOLERS AT 50.1F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COOLER, INSTRUCTED WHEN COOLER REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING A TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 5LBS COOKED HAM AT 49.8F, 6LBS COOKED TURKEY AT 49.6F, 2LBS SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.9F AND 2LBS SALMON AT 50.3F. IMPROPER FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED, V=$230. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS MEAT REACH IN COOLER DOORS AND SEAL BARE WOOD SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND ALL STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS AND FURNACE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

JUN 7

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF AT BOTTOM OF STEPS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED BASEMENT SLICER NOT CLEAN AND SANITIZED INSTRUCTED TO DUE SAME. OBSERVED LAST COOLER FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN (SALAD) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN 1ST. FLOOR MILK COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT TEA/COFFEE ROOM NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE 2 RESTROOMS REAR CEILING VENT COVERS DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED 1 LIGHT OUT UNDER COOKING HOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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