JAN 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LITTLE MEL'S HOT DOG.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
2205 N CALIFORNIA AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 21, 2022 · passed with conditions
8 of 13 inspections passed, 5 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jul 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES ARE EXPIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO WRITTEN RECORDS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED PER OSHA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAR 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR COCA COLA COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.2F, RAW BACON AT 45F, AND SAUSAGE AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $60. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN PROPER SANITIZER, WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF IS RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER THE FRONT HOOD, AND IN FRONT OF THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12(D) OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DIPPER WELL WIT RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT FROM THE FLOOR TILES IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
DEC 72017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABALED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD -UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THHROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILLD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BASEBOARD WALL IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 272017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN..
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ABOVE CHEST FRREZER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 12016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Noted items inside walk in cooler not properly stored. instructed to label all food items with product name, prepared by date.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Noted multiple holes and openings along piping through out the prep areas. Instructed to repair and maintain.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Noted dirty wash clothes on tables at prep area not properly stored. instructed to store all wash clothes in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.
APR 82015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
SEP 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 8
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON UNUSED FRYER IN REAR PREP AND ON THE BACK VENT OF THE FLATTOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 12 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE, SLICED TOMATOES, AND CHEESE) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.8F TO 55.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON UNUSED FRYER IN REAR PREP AND ON THE BACK VENT OF THE FLATTOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 52013PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2013
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,HAS ICE BUILD-UP
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS NEED CLEANING,HAS DUST BUILD-UP ALSO MUST REMOVE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
OCT 52012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH WHATS INSIDE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE COOLERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING, ESPECIALLY UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN WALLS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD REAR KITCHEN AREA AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHT FRONT COOKING AREA, LIGHT TOO DIM
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ALL AREAS MUST BE NEAT AND CLEAN
JUL 142011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK,MOP SINK,RUSTY BOTTOM OF REAR FOOD PREP TABLE NEEDS REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,OUTER GLASS DOOR TO REAR 2 DOOR COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR.
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.MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS THROGHOUT,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,HOT/COLD KNOBS OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR.
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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER HOT COOKING/EQUIPMENTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,VENTILATION COVER IN TOILET ROOM REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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