Chicago · Official inspection records
2638 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MERLO RISTORANTE on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · MERLO RISTORANTE · 2638 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · MERLO RISTORANTE · 2638 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-29-10.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 12-29-10.
Location recorded for this inspection · MERLO RISTORANTE · 2638 N LINCOLN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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. MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS ABOVE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT STORE KNIVES BETWEEN COOKS LINE PREP TABLES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. SEVERAL LEAKS FROM CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM AND DRY STORAGE AREA OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR. FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. MANAGEMENT STATES ALL BAR GLASSWARE IS WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN KITCHEN DISH MACHINE AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT USED. SINK BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H. FOR TAG REMOVAL. FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240.
Local context · Chicago
505 of 703 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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1915598.
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