MELI CAFE & JUICE BAR

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Mop sink installed next to prep table in basement's prep kitchen. Instructed to install a barrier in between.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate backflow device for basement's Ice maker. Instructed to expose.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager present on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: No food probe thermometer available in facility, Instructed manager to obtain for proper reheating and cooking temperature monitoring, priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraints in prep kitchen, instructed to wear.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Knives in-use wedged between 2 prep cooler at main kitchen, instructed to place knives on a clean surface.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes at coffee/smoothie station, instructed to keep off cubes.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No irreversible high temp dish machine thermometer, no heat strips on site, instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FACUET BEHIND THE SMOOTHIE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH AREA TO BE BLOCKED WITH A NEW OVEN AND UNACCESSIBLE FOR USE. ALSO, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THEIR HANDS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK DUE TO THE HAND SINK BEING BLOCKED. THE OWNER AND EMPLOYEES REMOVED THE UNUSED OVEN IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FOOD PREP/DISH ON 1ST FLOOR. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH UNKNOWN GREY, BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND WASH AND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNABLE TO HOLD WATER, FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT SAID BASINS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDLE FOR BUILT IN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT MISSING AT 2 OUT OF 2 BASINS. FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN WHERE STOPPER HANDLE IS MISSING. FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON HOTLINE BROKEN . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FOOD PREP/DISH ON 1ST FLOOR. ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF: MILK, TOMATO JUICE AND ALMOND MILK. FOUND FOOD ITEMS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54 F - 57F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 4 GALLONS OF MILK 1 QUART OF TOMATO JUICE AND 3 QUARTS OF ALMOND MILK; AT AN APPROX. COST OF $70. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH UNKNOWN GREY, BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND WASH AND RINSE BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA UNABLE TO HOLD WATER, FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER AT SAID BASINS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND HANDLE FOR BUILT IN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT MISSING AT 2 OUT OF 2 BASINS. FOUND WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN WHERE STOPPER HANDLE IS MISSING. FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 BASINS UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON HOTLINE BROKEN . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, SLICED HAM, POTATOES , CHICKEN, FRESH PRESSED JUICES,ETC ). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN JUICE BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND-SINK LOCATED IN JUICE BAR/COFFEE PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION CONSOLIDATED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON MENU ITEMS PREPARED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (RAW OR UNDER COOKED EGGS AND HOLANDAISE SAUCE).(REFER TO HANDOUT) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIRNETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN WITHOUT LID IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR SANITARY NAPKIN DISPOSAL.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGE ON SITE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED, DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS, EGGS, DELI MEAT, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK INSTEAD OF THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands in a HANDWASHING SINK or APPROVED automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for FOOD preparation or WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED EGGS AN HOLANDAISE SAUCE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND INVERT UTENSILS STORED AT SERVER STATIONS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CONTINUE USING CARDBOARD TO COVER RACKS, IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LINERS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING FROM A PLATE OF COOKED QUINOA, LOCATED ON CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT STAFF MEALS MUST OCCUR IN NON FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STAIRCASE, LOCATED AT ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING, AREA OF 1FT X 1FT, ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET, IN BASEMENTS COOK/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.