MELI CAFE ON DEARBORN

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:30AM TO 9:00AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, EGGS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. AT 9:00AM CERTIFIED MANAGER KARINA BARRAGAN ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME(SUGAR, OATMEAL, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND HANDWASHING SINK AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAIR AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 FOUND THAT ALL THREE BUILT-IN STOPPERS LOCATED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICIES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER POTATOES. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED , HELD AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMOERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ITEMS STORED CORRECTLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER COOLERS, HANDWASHING SINKS, AND AGAINST WALLS. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX. 3 LIVE ROACHES NEXT TO COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN ON THE SERVICE LINE. THE COOLER IS DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE WALL AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED RIGHT BEHIND IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THAT ALL THREE BUILT-IN STOPPERS LOCATED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ARE INOPERABLE AND UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE AT ENTRANCE OF DISH MACHINE. ALSO NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM SPRAYER BASIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers ( sugar, salt) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Deli cups used as a scoop for bulk food. Instructed to use proper scoops.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoops placed on top of ice cubes at bar, instructed to keep off.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: High Temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 120f final rinse temp, no Chemical sanitizer provided neither. Machine was being used during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper final rinse temp or chemical sanitizer. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH when repaired.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using deli cups as a scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Heavy dust noted at fan covers in walk-in cooler, instructed to clean and maintain.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT DO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER EITHER INSIDE OR ON THE UNIT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED STYROFORM OVER THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALL SURFACES IN A FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AND A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 120F DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER USED THE FACILITY'S LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS AND THE FACILITY'S HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS TO VERIFY THAT BOTH DISH MACHINES WERE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A PROPER FINAL RINSE SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180F AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND A PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM-100PPM AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. ECOLAB ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION BOTH DISH MACHINES WERE MAINTAINING PROPER SANITIZING LEVELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS BENEDICT DISHES AND THE BREAKFAST SANDWICH DISH). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON BOTH MENU ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT DO NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER EITHER INSIDE OR ON THE UNIT.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A CAN OF RAID ON THE CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO HANDLE ALL PEST CONTROL.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS, DOORWAY AND CEILING BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BY THE UTILITY SINK AND ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALL BY THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLEWARE (FORKS, KNIVES, SPOONS) BEING PRESET AT THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT BEING PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL TABLEWARE FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES, OR DO NOT PRESET CUSTOMER DINING TABLES OR SET CUSTOMER TABLES UPON THE CUSTOMERS ARRIVAL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED STYROFORM OVER THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALL SURFACES IN A FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND REMOVE WATER.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS: FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, REAR FOOD PREP AREA, DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS. ECOLAB TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREPPING TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKEN TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE. THE ECOLAB TECHNICAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE GAUGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF 5 OF THE TOILETS OUT OF ORDER IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF MACHINE. CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM OF FACILITY UTILIZED FOR EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT TURKEY 1 FIVE POUND PAN OF AT 56.2 DEGREES F AND 2 FIVE POUND PAN OF SLICE TOMATO 47.6 DEGREES F PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 4 POUNDS $50.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED AND COOLED CHICKEN, PASTA, PORK, STEWS, SOUPS ETC. STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TURKEY THAWING INSIDE PREP SINK WITH STAGNANT WATER IN REAR FOOD PREP KITCHEN NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF APPROVED THAWING METHODS, FACILITY MUST UTILIZE PROPER THAWING METHODS WHEN THAWING FOOD ITEMS IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SCORED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL TEST KIT/STRIPS FOR TESTING SANITIZER RESIDUAL FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZERS USED IN FACILITY AND TESTING DEVICES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. PURE FORCE OBTAINED TEST KIT FOR FACILITY AT END OF INSPECTION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MECHANICAL WARE WASHING MACHINE WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS; WASH SOLUTION AT 140 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE WASH SOLUTION MUST BE AT 160 DEGREES F AND MAINTAIN FOR WASH SOLUTION CYCLE. PURE FORCE REPAIRED MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION CONSOLIDATED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR REACH IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR (FAUCET LEAKING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY REFUSE FULL, WILL NOT HAVE ROOM OF DAILY GARBAGE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST INCREASE FREQUENCY OF REMOVAL AT FACILITY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.