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Inspection ID
2052331
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE DINER · 3231-3233 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Pass
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Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2028245
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE DINER · 3231-3233 N BROADWAY
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: OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PALLETS AND PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989924
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE DINER · 3231-3233 N BROADWAY
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: OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PALLETS AND PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1983120
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE DINER · 3231-3233 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #29 FROM REPORT #1982773 DATED 2/7/17 STILL NOT CORRECTED: #32:MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #34:MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE #35: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT ALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PALLETS AND PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT PROVIDING HOT OR COLD WATER. A SECOND, WORKING FAUCET IS AVAILABLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982773
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE DINER · 3231-3233 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1970799 DATED 11/3/16 NOT CORRECTED: #32:MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #34:MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE #35: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PALLETS AND PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT PROVIDING HOT OR COLD WATER. A SECOND, WORKING FAUCET IS AVAILABLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981528
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE DINER · 3231-3233 N BROADWAY
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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, SINGLE USE CREAMER CUPS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON DINING ROOM TABLES AND AT THE BAR. NOTED APPROX. 2 LBS OF CREAMERS, WORTH $10 AT 70 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN COLD, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE CREAMERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR DINING COUNTER SITTING STOOLS. MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DIRTY SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOTH COOKS LINE FLAT AND GAS GRILLS. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PALLETS AND PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. BLACK MOLD ON WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT PROVIDING HOT OR COLD WATER. A SECOND, WORKING FAUCET IS AVAILABLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES, OR STORED CLEANED, PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975434
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE DINER · 3231-3233 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11-3-16 #1970799 NOT CORRECTED.#18-STILL OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING MULTIPLE AREAS. ON THE WOODEN RAMP LEADING TO THE ENTRANCE TO NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. ROACHES UNDER THE NORTH BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.ROACHES ON UNUSED DIRTY EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY AT STAIRWELL TOP AND NEWLY STORED UNUSED, DIRTY EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY TO NORTH BASEMENT.SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DIRTY EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES. THE PEST CONTROL CO. WILL BE TREATING THE ESTABLISHMENT TODAY AND MUST FAX OR EMAIL TODAYS SERVICE REPORT TO CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THIS RE-INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1734817 ON 3-25-16 NOT CORRECTED AND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11-03-16 #1970799 NOT CORRECTED.#45- ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR DINING COUNTER SITTING STOOLS. MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. DIRTY SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOTH COOKS LINE FLAT AND GAS GRILLS. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. BLACK MOLD ON WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING FAUCET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL FAUCET UNTIL REPLACED. MUST REPAIR ANY INOPERABLE ATTACHED SINK STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES, OR STORED CLEANED, PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970799
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE DINER · 3231-3233 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 10 ROACHES UNDER AND ON THE WOODEN STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT AND ON PILES GARBAGE UNDER STAIRWELL. 3 BABY ROACHES AND 3 ADULT ROACHES ON WOODEN RAMP AND ENTRANCE TO NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. 4 ROACHES UNDER THE NORTH BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.2 ROACHES ON UNUSED DIRTY EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY AT STAIRWELL TOP. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SPRAYING "RAID" INSECTICIDE ON LIVE ROACHES UNDER STAIRWELL. OBSERVED HANGING FLY PAPER ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT WASH-IN COOLER AND FLY LIGHTS ABOVE THE STORED BAGGED ONIONS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ROACH ACTIVITY. REMOVE FLY PAPER AND FLY LAMP FROM FOOD AREAS. REMOVE ALL INSECTICIDES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1734817 ON 3-25-16 NOT CORRECTED. #45- ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR DINING COUNTER SITTING STOOLS. MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. DIRTY SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOTH COOKS LINE FLAT AND GAS GRILLS. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. BLACK MOLD ON WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING FAUCET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL FAUCET UNTIL REPLACED. MUST REPAIR ANY INOPERABLE ATTACHED SINK STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: HAND BAGS, MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES, OR STORED CLEANED, PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734817
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE DINER · 3231-3233 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734700
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE DINER · 3231-3233 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
14
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #1734279 ON 3-15-16 NOT CORRECTED.#29- #34-OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NOT SECURED DOWN, CAUSING A DIRTY WATER LIKE SUBSTANCE TO SEEP UP-WARDS WHEN STEPPED ON. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SECURE FLOOR, AND SEAL AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PRODUCTION LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGEMENT RELOCATED ALL FOODS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED WALK-IN COOLER AND MOVED TO AVAILABLE ADDITIONAL WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR HAS BEEN MADE AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION. FLOORS OF THE COOKS LINE ARE BEING CLEANED AT THIS TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE CLEAN STORED DISHES IN THE SERVER STATION, UNDER THE KITCHEN PASS THROUGH WINDOW.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE DRY FOODS AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734279
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE DINER · 3231-3233 N BROADWAY
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: CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE FOUND WITH AN EMPTY SANITIZER CONTAINER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE BEING DISPENSED. AFTER EMPLOYEE SUPPLIED A FULL SANITIZER CONTAINER AND AFTER MACHINE WAS PRIMED, MACHINE WAS STILL NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING ANY SANITIZER. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS CHLORINE SANITIZER TO 100 PPM. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND OBSTRUCTED BY WOODEN BENCH AND METAL RACK SHELVING. ALSO WITHOUT SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. STAFF MADE ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDED SOAP/TOWELS DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1561904 ON 8-6-15 NOT CORRECTED. #34-OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PRODUCTION LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NOT SECURED DOWN, CAUSING A DIRTY WATER LIKE SUBSTANCE TO SEEP UP-WARDS WHEN STEPPED ON. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SECURE FLOOR, AND SEAL AND MAINTAIN.#36-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. #38- OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK NOT WORKING: THE RIGHT SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM (ADDITIONAL SINK LOCATED IN WASHROOM) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABELS ON PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST HAVE PRODUCT NAME AS WELL AS DATE. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT THE FRONT SERVER PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE DISH/REAR PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT SERVER PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE CLEAN STORED DISHES IN THE SERVER STATION, UNDER THE KITCHEN PASS THROUGH WINDOW.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE DRY FOODS AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INTERNAL THERMOMETER NEED FOR THE SERVER COFFEE STATION TWO DOOR COOLER.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE AND SERVER PREP NOT BEING HELD IN THE CONTAINERS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561904
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE DINER · 3231-3233 N BROADWAY
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: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PRODUCTION LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY. OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NOT SECURED DOWN, CAUSING A DIRTY WATER LIKE SUBSTANCE TO SEEP UPWARDS WHEN STEPPED ON. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SECURE FLOOR, AND SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINKS NOT WORKING: THE RIGHT SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE LEFT SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. (ADDITIONAL SINK LOCATED IN EACH WASHROOM) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60657
426 of 548 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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