MEZZA.

Chicago Health Dept

225 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2018.

Last inspected Jun 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD AND OIL SPILLS UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

CONDENSATION DRIPPINGS NOTED AT WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

DEC 5

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 27

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED SNEEZE GUARDS MUST BE AT LEAST 60 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE SIDES OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORKS, SPOONS AND KNIVES NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL PLASTIC IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELD IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 23

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 16

2017

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS) WAS IN SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUMMUS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION 10LBS OF HUMMUS WAS BETWEEN 57.5F-58F IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT WAS AT 53.4F. HUMMUS VALUED AT $50. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1689215 DATED ON 2-4-16; 32- Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. 33- Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). 35- Missing ceiling tiles in rear storage rooms. Must provide. 41- Clutter in rear rooms. Must organize articles off the floor and away from the walls. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTS OVER THE PREP TABLE LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A HEAVY WATER LEAK WHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK IS RUNNING WATER, LEAK IS COMING FROM THE WALL WHERE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS CONNECTED. OBSERVED HEAVY LEAK ON THE HOT WATER SIDE OF THE WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD SERVER WITHOUT A HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR A HAIR NET WHILE PREPPING OR SERVING FOOD.

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FEB 4

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, coolers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Also accumulated dirt on the floor in rooms next to the kitchen. Must clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing ceiling tiles in rear storage rooms. Must provide.

Minor Sanitation

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

Clutter in rear rooms. Must organize articles off the floor and away from the walls.

JAN 30

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSEVED FOOD HANDLER/EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER USING POOR HYIGENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE WORKING AT CASH REGISTER AFTER HANDLING MONEY DID NOT WASH HANDS INSTEAD PUT GLOVES ON AND STARTED PREPARING FOOD ORDER. MANAGER CAME BACK FROM FOOD DELIVERY INTO PREP AREA AND DID NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND TOUCHING COOKED STEAK WITH SAME CONTAMINATED GLOVES ON TO TAKE TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY,(HANDLING CASH,AND COMING IN FROM LEAVING PREP AREA OR PREMISES,ETC)-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE,PREPARATION AND SERVICE,IE FOUND COOKED FOODS,(CHICK PEAS) USED FOR HUMMUS,AND LENTIL SOUP STORED IN REAR ROOM CLUTTERED WITH NO LIGHTS/ELECTRICITY,UNCOVERED ON THE FLOOR UNPROTECTED TO COOL DOWN,NOT SAFE FROM CONTAMINATION IN A NON FOOD ARA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED COOKED FOODS.APPROX 65 LBS OF FOOD AT COST APPROX $60.00-CDI.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Minor Food Temperature

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

GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE STORAGE, STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE SUPPLY AREA.MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6- INCHES.FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ETC THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA .MUST CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA THU OFFICE AREA.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF STATE NEW FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

MAY 13

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

SEP 12

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPALCE GRIMMY CAULKING AT THE TOP OF THE 3-COMP SINK WHERE IT MEETS WITH WALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL AROUND PIPE IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.

JUL 27

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND A LARGE HUMMUS CONTAINER STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 57.5F, HUMMUS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD TO 40.0F IN 6 HOUR OR LESS, ITEM DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.00

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY, HOT WATER WAS SHUT OFF AT THE ONLY HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, DUSTY HAND SINK BOWL, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL HAND SINKS PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION AND ENFORCE HANDS WASHING POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Sanitation

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

UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 25

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INSIDE PANELS OF THE ICE MAKER AND STORE THE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

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. FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND GAPS IN BETWEEN, STANDING WATER IN THE SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND MINIMIZE STANDING WATER.

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. LEAKY FAUCET AND SPRAYER AT 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5

2010

PASS 2 violations

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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND PREP TABLES AND ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR SAME.

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