MELANTHIOS.

Chicago Health Dept

3114 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2014.

Last inspected Apr 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 17

2013

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 6

2013

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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).

Serious Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE SHIELDED.

Minor Pest Activity

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 26

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THREE DOOR PREP COOLER.

NOV 15

2012

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THREE DOOR PREP COOLER.

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MAY 8

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 30

2012

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL AND IN ICE BIN MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 1

2010

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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