JUN 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MEZZA.
BEAT. 45/100
225 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 8, 2018 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 12 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
CONDENSATION DRIPPINGS NOTED AT WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
DEC 52017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 5
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 272017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 27
2017
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
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)
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.
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.
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.
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 232017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 162017FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2017
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 42016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF STATE NEW FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MAY 132014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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 122013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 12
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
JUL 272012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JAN 252011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 52010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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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