Chicago
UNRATED

Meroe

939 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
0 passed
Last Inspected
2020-03-18
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Failed 1 inspection (2020)
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Other minor
2020-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE SERVICE SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVEATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE NON WORKING COOLER FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON ALL CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2020-03-13 Fail License
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISS...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE SERVICE SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVEATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE NON WORKING COOLER FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON ALL CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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