APR 29
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
✕
MELANTHIOS.
YOUR CALL. 51/100
3114 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 29, 2014 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 4 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED UNDERNEATH MEAT SLICER. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATIO AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN TOP AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE BUIL-UP.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
SEP 62013FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2013
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING FOODS,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES,CLEANING,TOUCHING DIRTY BOXES AND MOPS THEN RETURNING TO HANDLE FOODS/BREADS ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DINING AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.ALSO, 4 TO 5 LIVE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS REAR DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN,REMOVE GLUE BOARD STICKS HANGING AT CEILING AREAS IN KITCHEN.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE RIGHT CORNER BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID DRIPPING ON GROUND THIS IS A SOURCE OF FEED FOR RODENTS.REMOVE POOLS OF STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SEAL 2 VISIBLE RODENT BURROWS SAME AREA.ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 11 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CLUTTERED STORED ARTICLES AT OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL BURROWS WHERE NOTED,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,RECCOMEND A PEST CONTROL SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENTCONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,POTATO PEELER AT WALL,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRUYERS,FAN COVERS IN COOLERS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS ETC.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BAR,SERVICE STATIONS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE SHIELDED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE KITCHEN AREAS,STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH POOLING WATER AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THREE DOOR PREP COOLER.
NOV 152012FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2012
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-8-12 NOT CORRECTED #41-MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM OUTDOOR AREA AND REAR PARKING LOT. ALL OTHER ITEMS NECESSARY FOR BUSINESS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED. PILED WOOD MUST BE REMOVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
METAL RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. READY TO SERVE BREAD BASKETS FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED BREAD CRUMBS AND DIRTY LINEN AS LINERS FOR BASKETS. MUST CLEAN BASKETS AND CHANGE DIRTY LINEN LINERS AFTER EACH USE. MUST NOT STORE BASKETS STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER WITH FOOD CONTACT LINEN CONTAMINATED BY BOTTOM OF BASKET.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH POOLING WATER AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. LEAK FROM ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE ONTO FLOOR CAUSING POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THREE DOOR PREP COOLER.
show all 9 inspections →
MAY 82012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 8
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM OUTDOOR AREA AND REAR PARKING LOT. ALL OTHER ITEMS NECESSARY FOR BUSINESS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
APR 302012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 30
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
OBSERVED COOK WASHING KNIFE INSIDE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED RAW LEG OF LAMB HANGING ON METAL SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. MANAGER REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-15-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. #41-REMOVE THE OVEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITION ISSUED # 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL AND IN ICE BIN MUST CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE MOLD. WALL AT MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICES/SEAMS AND HOLES. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE PREP TABLE AND SLICER FROM REAR OUTDOOR AREA AND ALL OTHER UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NOV 152010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2010
PASSED
2 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. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FROZEN FOODS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE OVEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE PREMISES.
NOV 12010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE POP AND BEER STORAGE CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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. REPLACE THE SCREEN DOOR WHICH HAS HOLES IN THE MESH SCREEN. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FROZEN FOODS.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE RC COLA COOLER.
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. SEAL THE OPENING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE WALL IN THE POP AND BEER STORAGE CLOSET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE OVEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE PREMISES.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →