Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ME DEE CAFE on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627468
Location recorded for this inspection · ME DEE CAFE · 4805 N DAMEN AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069813
Location recorded for this inspection · ME DEE CAFE · 4805 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966024
Location recorded for this inspection · ME DEE CAFE · 4805 N DAMEN AVE
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: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,FILTERS ABOVE KITCHEN HOOD,INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN AROUND THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ALONG THE NORTH WALL IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE HOT WATER TANKS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1961127
Location recorded for this inspection · ME DEE CAFE · 4805 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1560191
Location recorded for this inspection · ME DEE CAFE · 4805 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1560121
Location recorded for this inspection · ME DEE CAFE · 4805 N DAMEN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING AT 0'F, FOODS INSIDE READING BETWEEN 10-40'F, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE FOODS TO COOLER, INSTRUCTED THAT FROZEN FOODS CAN NOT BE THAWED AND REFROZEN, REPAIR MAN ON SITE WHEN I ARRIVED, FREEZER TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IS READING 0'F, NOT CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, ONCE REPAIR, FAX #312746-4240,
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490403
Location recorded for this inspection · ME DEE CAFE · 4805 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FILTERS ABOVE EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1099062
Location recorded for this inspection · ME DEE CAFE · 4805 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ON SHELVING UNIT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING FROM SHELVING UNIT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229230
Location recorded for this inspection · ME DEE CAFE · 4805 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE ON TOP OF FAUCET AT MOPSINK OR PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE/VACUUM BREAKER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SOME LITTER AND DEBRIS IN REAR OUTSIDE BASEMENT AREA, (AROUND AIR CONDITIONER). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
521609
Location recorded for this inspection · ME DEE CAFE · 4805 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER, AND ALL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN. M
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FREEZER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, INSIDE FURNACE ROOM AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE FURNACE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
391223
Location recorded for this inspection · ME DEE CAFE · 4805 N DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//MUST LABELE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE NAMES,DATES,TIME
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.//LIDES FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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