OCT 23
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MEDDLE COFFEE BAR.
EAT. 98/100
601 W JACKSON BLVD B · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 23, 2024 · passed
Passed all 6 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
11
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Prep area is located Under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Instructed to shield.
MAY 122021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING OF CEILING TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 192018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed commercial soap dispenser installed directly above three comp sink. Instructed manager to remove and or relocated, to ensure proper hand washing at designated exposed hand sink. Maintain at all times. Observed broken and worn gaskets on 1 door beverage aire reach in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed no coving along floor and wall junction in: -rear dry storage closet AND -office storage area. Instructed manager to install and maintain at all times. Observed unfinished plastered dry walls throughout office dry storage area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal wall and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
JUN 222017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the front display cooler. Found assorted sandwiches such as Roman sandwich, Twisted Club, and Pretzel ham sandwiches ranging from 60.1F-62.6F. The following ingredients were found at improper temperatures: mozzarella cheese @ 60.8F; turkey @ 61.3F; ham @ 62.6F. Must keep all potentially hazardous cold foods @ 40F or less (and hot foods @ 140F or higher). Operator voluntarily discarded 8.5lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $70. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found small hole in ceiling of office. Must repair to prevent pest entry.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Facility does not have a stem thermometer to test internal food temperatures of potentially hazardous foods. Must provide.
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OCT 142016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 14
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON WATER TAP AT CONDIMENT STATION.MUST REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS ONLINE TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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