Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MEZZA on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636535
Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975802
Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
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: OBSERVE STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY INTERIOR OF CABINET.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932503
Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT PREP AREA 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CONDENSERS OF FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND COOLER CONDENSERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1523093
Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. SUCH AS SPICY CHICKEN AT 47.8F, STEAK AT 50.7F,SHRIMP AT 47.9F, HUMUS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 45.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN AN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER DENATURED SUCH PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 TOTAL 30 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.0F. COLD HOLDING UNIT TEMPERATURE AT 40.1F.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND AND REACH IN COOLER. ALSO ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DIRTY DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER DURING INSPECTION.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER IN THE SERVING AREA.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493817
Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BROWNISH DISCOLORATION ON THE INNER LINING.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MISSING TILES ON CEILING AT THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND FRONT PREP AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1372228
Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
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: BULK-FOOD CONTAINER ( LARGE SALT CONTAINER ) AT PREP TABLE NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VERTICAL SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT SERVICE LINE IS TOO SHORT, MUST INSTALL AN EFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUAR THAT PREVENTS CUTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP COOLER DOOR NEXT TO DEEP FRYER NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THERE IS A COMPLETE CLOSURE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINK CONTAINER KEPT ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134458
Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
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: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS & ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE DATES/LABELS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER SODA DISPENSER & BEHIND WALK-IN COOLERS SHELVES NEED CLEANING DUE TO SPILLS/FOOD DEBRIS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & HUNG TO DRY, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1134239
Location recorded for this inspection · MEZZA · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60654
390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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