MEDITERRANEAN GRILL & CUISINE.
4609 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Passed all 5 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 102014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, SINK AND UTENSILS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 272013PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MICROWAVE OVENS.
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS AND MOP SINK AREA.
DRIED FOOD ON WALLS AT MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS. EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXCESSIVE RUST AND GREASE ON GREASE TRAP UNDER ABOVE SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET AND CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED, CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NOV 72012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, AND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. MANAGER PUT THE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON BOTH SINKS WHILE WE WERE STILL DOING THE INSPECTION.
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS POTATO/LENTIL SOUP, CHEESE PIE, HUMMUS, SPINACH PIE, LAMB KABOB. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER POSTED ON THE WALL, BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE.
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMER, FROM REPORT # 391269 DATED 11/16/10. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON SITE AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SRERIOUS 7-42-010(B)
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SPLASHGUARD. CAULKING WORN OUT.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REPLACE CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS AND THE HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL THE GAPS AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPES IN THE KITCHEN, AND GAPS ON THE CEILING INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN FREEZER, 3 DOOR COOLER AND ONE OF THE PREP COOLER.
NOV 162010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391252
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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391252
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391252
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT # 391252
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391252
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391252
OCT 272010PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.//MGMT & I OBSERVED AIR TEMP INSIDE OF COOLER AT 49.0F/PLACE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG ON UNIT.INSTRUCTED MGMT NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY DEPT. OF HEALTH/REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS OUT OF REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//MGMT & I OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPS (DOLMEH,CHICKEN KABOB,BEEF SHAWERMA,CURRY CHICKEN,CHICKEN SHAWERMA,GROUND BEEF KABOB TEMPED BETWEEN 46.9F-49.7F MGMT VOLUNTEERED TO PROPERLY DISCARED FOOD ITEMS $1000 70LBS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
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.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN AREA.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/REPAINT RUSTY GRESE TRAP UNDER 3COMP SINK
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE,INSIDE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR &EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//REPAIR STAIN CEILING TILE IN WOMEN RESTROOM
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