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MEZZA

181 W Madison ST BLDG · Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MEZZA 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
2498066

Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 181 W Madison ST BLDG

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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114574

Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 181 W Madison ST BLDG

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 SEVERAL DIFFERENT FOOD HANDLERS MULTI TASK AND NOT WASH HANDS JUST CHANGED GLOVES. ONE FOOD HANDLER WIPED DOWN STATION THEN BEGAN TO HANDLED READY TO EAT FOODS. ONE FOOD HANDLER TOUCHED HER HAIR THEN WENT ON TO PUT HER GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER JUST WENT OVER TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WET HIS HANDS USING NO SOAP THEN WIPED HIS HANDS ON A SOILED WASH CLOTH AND BEGAN PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING BODY/HAIR, ETC. CRITICIAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN PREP AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #567435 DATED ON 06/02/11: 35/1 BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES UNDER AND AROUND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT (SANITIZING)ON THE 3 COMP. SINK.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567447

Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 181 W Madison ST BLDG

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
567435

Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 181 W Madison ST BLDG

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING UTENSILS AT 3COMP SINK WITHOUT USING ANY SANITIZER, 3COMP SINK NOT SET UP PROPERLY, ONLY A SMALL BUCKET FILLED WITH SOAPY WATER INSIDE 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISH WASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LEAK NOTED UNDER 3COMP SINK, A BUCKET IS USED TO CATCH WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 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. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

  • 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. FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES UNDER AND AROUND HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
409256

Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 181 W Madison ST BLDG

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: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.2F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO MAINTAIN TEMP AT 40F OR LOWER.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPS: 20 LBS OF HUMMUS ( CHICK PEAS DIP )AT 62.3F, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.2F, 15 LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT 50.8F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $200.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BROKEN BASE TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 38

    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. LOOSE FITTING ON 3COMP SINK FAUCET,N INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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How results compare in ZIP 60602

85 of 112 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1985190.

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