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JULIUS MEINL

3601 N SOUTHPORT AVE · Chicago, IL 60613

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for JULIUS MEINL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577411

Location recorded for this inspection · JULIUS MEINL · 3601 N SOUTHPORT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198564

Location recorded for this inspection · JULIUS MEINL · 3601 N SOUTHPORT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVING ABOVE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND CHIPPING AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198549

Location recorded for this inspection · JULIUS MEINL · 3601 N SOUTHPORT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO COOKED SPINACH AND CHEESE SANDWICHES IN UNREFRIGERATED, NON-HEATED DISPLAY CASE AT 80.6F. ALSO NOTED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES IN SAME DISPLAY CASE UPON ARRIVAL IN ESTABLISHMENT AND REMOVED FROM CASE. REVIEWED CRITICAL LIMITS WITH MANAGEMENT THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 140F OR ABOVE OR COLD AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BY EMPLOYEES REPEATEDLY NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON OR TAKING OFF PLASTIC GLOVES WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK TO FILL PITCHERS OF DRINKING WATER. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR EMPLOYEES AND THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. SINK BLOCKED BY STORED HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF CLEANING SUPPLIES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-29-10 NOT CORRECTED. #38-PROVIDE UN-THREAD FAUCET AT MOP SINK, OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER. A HOSE IS ATTACHED TO NOZZLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE FOODS. MUST BE WASHABLE MATERIALS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND STORED WATER PITCHERS AND ON RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT DISH ONE COMPARTMENT DIRTY DISH RINSE SINK AND COFFEE PREP AREA. BROKEN LID WITH EXPOSED INSULATION ON TWO DOOR COOKS COOLER NEXT TO MOP CLOSET. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. SHELVING ABOVE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND CHIPPING AND PEELING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: THROUGHOUT REAR HALLWAY COOLER STORAGE, UNDER FRONT ESPRESSO MACHINE, UNDER COOLER AND FREEZER ROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN. ALL ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OR ABOVE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
177030

Location recorded for this inspection · JULIUS MEINL · 3601 N SOUTHPORT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
176868

Location recorded for this inspection · JULIUS MEINL · 3601 N SOUTHPORT AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(TOP AND BOTTOM), WITH MINERAL BUILD UP,(PINK AND BLACK SLIME)AND RUST.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WALL HAD RUST THAT DRIPPED ON ICE CUBES,WHICH FOOD PRODUCTS IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.TOP PART(WATER RESERVOIR)HAD BUILD UP BLACK SLIME DANGLING FROM A WHITE WATER TUBE,DRIPPING ON WATER.ICE MACHINE WAS TURNED OFF.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS.KEEP RECEIPT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO59441-16

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOY RINSING DIRTY DISHES AND GLASSES TO BE PUT IN DISH MACHINE,AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS STORE CLEAN DISHES AND GLASSES THAT CAME OUT FROM DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND PRIOR TO STORE CLEAN DISHES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) HOOOO59441-16

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUT SIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 2 GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LIDS, THE THIRD GARBAGE CONTAINER NO LIDS AT ALL(MISSING).MANAGER STATED THAT GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE USED ALSO BY RENTAL APARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN, LIDS CLOSED, AND TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE OTHER CONTAINER.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 HOOOO59442-17

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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 FROM 7-13-09, REPORT #160779. #38 NOTED UNVENTED 2 BURNER GAS STOVE IN REAR KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION/EXHAUST OR REMOVE THE SAID GAS STOVE. #38 MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 59442-17

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.UNCOVERD GLASSES FILLED WITH WATER FOR CUSTOMERS, STORED ON TOP FRONT COUNTER ,MUST BE COVERED OR REMOVED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ADDITIONAL THRESHOLD IS NEEDED AT REAR DOOR, ALSO PROVIDE A STRIP BETWEEN DOORS,SAME DOOR.NEED TO RE WRAP INSULATION ABOVE METAL SHELF IN PREP AREA. NO EXPOSED INSULATION SHOULD BE OBSERVED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT MOP SINK, OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER.FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING(PRESENTLY FAUCET NECK IS WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC BAG), INSTRUCTEDTO REPAIR.

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