Chicago
18
BEAT

Julius Meinl

4115 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 8 of 13 inspections passed

Inspections
13
8 passed
Last Inspected
2019-07-16
Pass Rate
62%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2019, 2019, 2013)
Sanitation issues found across 27 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 27×
Chemical Safety serious 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
2019-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) ALL PREPACKAGED GRANOLA ON DISPLAY FOR SALE CONTAINING NUTS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED FOR ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) ALL PREPACKAGED PREPARED FOODS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER SUCH AS: PASTA SALAD, SANDWICHES, GREEN SALADS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE BAKERY PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

2019-07-11 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITAT...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) ALL PREPACKAGED PREPARED FOODS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER SUCH AS: PASTA SALAD, SANDWICHES, GREEN SALADS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) ALL PREPACKAGED GRANOLA ON DISPLAY FOR SALE CONTAINING NUTS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED FOR ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

: 2-402.11 ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS/COFFEES MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

: 3-304.14 ALL PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD INSIDE CONTAINERS WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.13 NOTED THE BROKEN MICROWAVE OVEN REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5-205.15 LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE BAKERY PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2232476 ON 10-30-18 NOT CORRECTED. #57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER T...

2019-07-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER, C.D.P.H. ...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TSC FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS LABELED WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY, SUCH AS COOKED EGGS WITH A DATE OF 7/7. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PREPACKAGED GRANOLA ON DISPLAY FOR SALE CONTAINING NUTS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED FOR ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PREPACKAGED PREPARED FOODS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER SUCH AS: PASTA SALAD, SANDWICHES, GREEN SALADS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK GRANOLA MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS/COFFEES MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD INSIDE CONTAINERS WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED THE BROKEN MICROWAVE OVEN REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE BAKERY PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2232476 ON 10-30-18 NOT CORRECTED. #57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFI...

2018-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11(A) REAR AREA BY THE ROLLED-UP DOOR IS USED FOR TESTING OF COFFEE EQUIPMENT AND COFFEE. NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT TESTING EQUIPMENT AREA (ALL TYPES COFFEE MACHINES). MUST INSTALL SAID SINKS CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED ONE C...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE ON WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT COFFEE TESTING AREA

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 OBSERVED MINI VAN PARKED INSIDE THE WAREHOUSE/FOOD STORAGE.MINI VAN CAN NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE WAREHOUSE/STORAGE AREA AND COFFEE TESTING AREA.ONLY FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE STORE AT SAID STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-201.11 RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER #2 AND #3,ALSO AT WALK-IN COOLER ARE BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.REACH-IN COOLER #3 INTERIOR PANEL LINER OF THE DOOR IS UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501,15 TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOORS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOOR AT FRONT COUNTER, REAR WAREHOUSE AND COFFEE TESTING AREA WITH BUILD-UP DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ELEVATE WOOD PALLETS 6" OFF THE FLOOR,FOR CLEANING PURPOSE. BRICK WALL AT REAR COFFEE TESTING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEA...

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION R...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. -

2017-09-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2017-03-15 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-02-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2015-08-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN REACH IN COOLERS COMPRESSORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

2014-11-25 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO A HOT PLATE ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

2014-06-11 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE RUBBER TRIM STARTING TO PEEL OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH THE TRIM OR REPLACE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE COOLER DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER SOILED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER STAINS IN THE MIDDLE WALK-WAY AND UNDERNEATH THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2013-07-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-07-02 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BROKEN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

PERSONAL ITEMS(PURSES, SWATHER'S, ETC) IS STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE UNDER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2012-03-02 Pass License
2
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. REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE RESTROOMS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS.

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