Chicago
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YOUR CALL

Melon Express Catering Co

7108 S Oglesby Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 · South Shore · Catering · High risk
YOUR CALL
59/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
6 passed
Last Inspected
2015-07-14
Pass Rate
55%
2 failures
Score
59/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2015-07-14
Failed 2 inspections (2012, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 31×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2015-07-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE WALL IN PREP AREA AT WALL BASE BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

2014-08-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER: EGGS-45.1F, ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE-44.6F, SOUR CREAM-45.1F, HAM-45.5F, TURKEY 45,.4F. ALL POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL ...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED UP(INVERTED) OR OUT IN CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE COOLERS. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, ALL RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND RUSTY EXTERIOR OF METAL STORAGE CABINET. REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON 3...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, ALL STORAGE RACKS, INTERIORS OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS, EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FREEZERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: OVENS, BAR B Q PITT, DEEP FRYERS, ALL COOLERS, AND MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(LOT'S OF DIRT BUILD-UP NOTICED).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM NEED CLEANING, REPAIRING(HOLES AND OPENINGS, CRACKS IN CORNERS NOT SEALED), AND/OR PAINTING(REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT). HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ATTACHED PIPES TO WALLS IN SAME AREA NEED C...

minor Pest Activity

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ESTABLISHMENT TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER. STORE MOP UPRIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2013-04-19 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

DEFFROST INTERIOR OF UNUSED FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

2012-12-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

2012-12-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR WATER DRAINING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. SINK REPAIRED AT END OF INSPECTION

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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, FLOOR AND SHELVES ALONG NORTH WALL IN STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND TABLES NEAR WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-3...

serious Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #484229 ON 1-5-11. 35-REPAIR THE 2 RESTROOM WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR WALLS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS UNDER SINK AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WASHROOMS. SEAL CRACKS ALONG WALLS BEHIND SHELVING UNIT NEAR WOMEN WASHROOM

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2011-01-05 Pass Tag Removal
5
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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW OVEN, STOVE TOP, ETC.

minor Sanitation

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.CONTINUE CLEANING FLOOR UNDER AND ARIUND EQUIPMENT.

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.REPAIR THE 2 RESTROOMS WALLS

minor Sanitation

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CONTINUE CLEANING LIGHT SHIELDS

minor Plumbing & Waste

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...

2011-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER AT 60*F NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTIO...

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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN, STOVE TOP. COOLER STORAGE RACKS, TABLE STORAGE SHELF INSTRUCTED TO CL...

minor Sanitation

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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING ALSO THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NEEDS REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.

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.THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING, ALSO THE TWO RESTROOMS WALLS IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

2010-10-12 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
1
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND 3 GRILLS STORED OUTSIDE BEHIND REAR OF BUILDING WITH ASHES, BURNED COALS AND CHARRED DEBRIS FROM WHERE APPARENT GRILL...

2010-10-05 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN SIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENTS AND ORGANIZE AREAS IN FRONT AND REAR OF FACILITY.

2010-09-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN SIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENTS AND ORGANIZE AREAS IN FRONT AND REAR OF FACILITY.

2010-09-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND PREP EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ABLE TO DRAIN THAT IS, WHEN WASHING HANDS WATER FILLED IN...

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. FO...

serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE ...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED FROM 10-29-09 REPORT # 62358, INST...

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FAN COVERS IN SIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENTS AND ORGANIZE AREAS IN FRONT AND REAR OF FACILITY.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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