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Out of Business
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Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577163
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOW YELLOW · 1508 E 53RD ST
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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528310
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOW YELLOW · 1508 E 53RD ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER GRILL, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE IN AT BASEMENT PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER AND BASEMENT PREP TABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521619
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOW YELLOW · 1508 E 53RD ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. FOUND RAW BEEF (STEAK), RAW CHICKEN, BURGERS, PICO DEGALLO, SWEET POTATO FRIES, VEGETABLES, SAUSAGE AT 61F, 55F, 57F, 58.3F, 57.2F, AND 56F. INSTRUCTED TO DISGARD ALL ITEMS VALUED AT $800.00 30 LBS DISGARDED. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT UNITS MUST BE REPAIRED AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND AT 0F OR BELOW. SEE COMMENTS BELOW TO HAVE TAGS REMOVED BEFORE RESUMING USE OF UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND A REFRIGERATION UNIT AND A FREEZER UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS AT 58F AND THE FREEZER AT 50F. BOTH UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER GRILL, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE IN AT BASEMENT PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER AND BASEMENT PREP TABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2020. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365227
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOW YELLOW · 1508 E 53RD ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES FLOOR. OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR AND LID ON RIGHT PREP COOLER ALONG NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362925
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOW YELLOW · 1508 E 53RD ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE BEHIND WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT AND SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES FLOOR. OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COAT AND SCARF STORED ON TOP OF COOLER NEXT TO DRINKING GLASSES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF GLASSWARE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN WHITE GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR AND LID ON RIGHT PREP COOLER ALONG NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2311397 ON 8-27-19: 39-MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE AND RACKS WHERE UTENSILS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311397
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOW YELLOW · 1508 E 53RD ST
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE AND RACKS WHERE UTENSILS ARE STORED.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2305116
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOW YELLOW · 1508 E 53RD ST
Recorded violations
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2304659 DATED AUGUST 14, 2019. VIOLATION #10 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304659
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOW YELLOW · 1508 E 53RD ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING PREP STATION TO BE IMPROPER: FRESH EGGS 58.5F, DICED HAM 58.5F, BEEF 54.7F, CHICKEN 53F, DICED TOMATOES 51.4F, AND COLE SLAW 52.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. ESTIMATED WT 11 LBS., VALVUE $160. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED COLD HOLDING PREP STATION IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (64.4F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 41F OR BELOW. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE COLD HOLDING PREP STATION. STATION TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2201160 DATED AUGUST 20, 2018, VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201160
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOW YELLOW · 1508 E 53RD ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED MEAT SAUCE, MAC & CHEESE, GUMBO, CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-203.12 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSEVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHTS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098937
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOW YELLOW · 1508 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS, SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON SCRAPE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE AND RIGHT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2079156
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOW YELLOW · 1508 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS, SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON SCRAPE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE AND RIGHT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078345
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOW YELLOW · 1508 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL WASH THEIR HANDS THOROUGHLY IN AN APPROVED HAND WASHING FACILITY USING WARM WATER AND A SUITABLE SOAP OR DETERGENT, RINSING AND DRYING WITH SANITARY TOWELING OR AN APPROVED DRYING DEVICE. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE EATING IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. EMPLOYEES SHALL CONSUME FOOD ONLY IN DESIGNATED DINING AREAS THAT ARE NOT USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOOD OR WASHING AND STORAGE OF UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR BOTTOM SHELF NEAR BULK HONEY AND MUSTARD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1989487 ON 2-22-17: 32-REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER AND TABLE UNDER SLICER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. 35-CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALL TILES AND ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. 36-REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SHELVING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. 38-REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWLS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. 40-PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM(WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL AND BASEBOARDS ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING SPRAYER ON SCRAPE SINK NEAR DISH MACHINE AND RIGHT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60615
154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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