JUL 14
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MELON EXPRESS CATERING CO.
YOUR CALL. 59/100
7108 S OGLESBY AVE · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 14, 2015 · passed
6 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
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
AUG 292014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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.
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 3RD DOOR TO 3-DOOR RECH-IN COOLER.
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.
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).
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 CLEANING(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP, DIRT AND FUSSY RESIDUE NOTICED). MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, AREA BEHIND TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, SEAL OR REPLACE ALL LOOSE AND MISSING BASE BOARDS. CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS(DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP). CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WINDOW LEDGES THROUGHOUT.
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.
APR 192013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFFROST INTERIOR OF UNUSED FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES.
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
DEC 172012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 17
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
DEC 72012FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2012
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS.
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.
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
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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JAN 52011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR DRAIN LINE
JAN 42011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 INSPECTION NO CITATION ISSUED SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED WAKL IN TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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 CLEAN.HOOD AND FILTER NEEDS CLEANING.
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.
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.
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 provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN BOTH SIDED NEED CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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 connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR DRAIN LINE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OCT 122010PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OCT 12
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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 GRILLING TOOK PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRILLS AND DISCONTINUE ANY OUTSIDE COOKING AS IT IS NOT PERMITTED PER CITY CODE. GRILLS WERE REMOVED FROM REAR OF BUILDING AND THROWN OUTSIDE OF FENCE FOR GARBAGE.* CITATION # 63197-10 ISSUED.
OCT 52010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
SEP 222010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
SEP 132010FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2010
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 THE BOWL AND WOULD NOT DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK FIXED SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS. **DURING WRITING OF REPORT SINK WAS RODDED AND NOW DRAINS A LITTLE BIT BUT THERE IS A LEAK AT THE P-TRAP OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. CITATION #63184-15 ISSUED.
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. FOUND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED-1/4" GAP NOTED, FOUND TALL WEEDS AT THE REAR DOOR GOING TO THE END OF THE BUILDING. FOUND 5 LARGE LIVE FLIES IN THE PREP AREA AND 2 DRAIN FLIES IN THE TOILET ROOM. NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTED UNDERNEATH, REMOVE WEEDS, ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE THE PREMISES, MAINTAIN THE LOG BOOK AND PROVIDE A RECENT SERVICE REPORT.
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 TOILET RAPIDLY AND CONTINOUSLY LEAKING FROM THE TANK . INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. CITATION #63185-16 ISSUED.
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, INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32. CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLERS WHERE NEEDED. 33. CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN VENTS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ETC. 34. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE CLOSET, ETC. 35. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF WASHROOMS, REMOVE/REPAINT. SEAL HOLES IN WALLS OF WASHROOMS AND REPLACE WALL COVING AT BASE OF WALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. SEAL WALL BEHIND WASHING MACHINE. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 37. PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. 40. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS ARE CONSPICUOUS, PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED. 41. ORGANIZE CLOSET, CLEAN MOP SINK INTERIOR.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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