Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MELROSE RESTAURANT on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561905
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE RESTAURANT · 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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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
1561705
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE RESTAURANT · 3233 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED 3 JUICING MACHINES (JUICE TO ORDER ONLY, NO BOTTLING/CAPPING) ON A PREP TABLE DIRECTLY NEAR CUSTOMER SEATING AND THE PATHWAY TO THE WASHROOMS WITHOUT ANY BARRIERS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE OPERATION IN SAID LOCATION AND EITHER MOVE JUICING TO A PROTECTED PREP AREA, WITH AN EXPOSED HANDSINK, OR TO CEASE ALTOGETHER. FACILITY CEASED OPERATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 21 COCKROACHES ON SITE (5 IN BASEMENT AND 16 IN THE FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREAS). ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS ON SITE (KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, PREP AREAS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND ANY EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED FACILITY CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1532637 DATED 4-7-15: VIOLATION 38- "OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELLS AT THE ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532637
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE RESTAURANT · 3233 N BROADWAY
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: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE SMALL MANUAL JUICING MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK HANDLES AT THE FRONT SERVER STATION AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELLS AT THE ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532458
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE RESTAURANT · 3233 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE SIDE SERVER STATION MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.6F. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY NOT TO USE UNTIL TAG REMOVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO UNIT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 20 GALLONS OF CABBAGE SOUP IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 55.6F, 2 POUNDS OF TURKEY IN THE PREP COOLER AT 50.1F, 1 POUND OF HAM AT 51.2F IN THE PREP COOLER, 1/2 GALLON OF MILK AT 49.8F IN THE SERVER 2 DOOR COOLER, 5 POUNDS OF COTTAGE CHEESE AT 54.1F IN THE SERVER 2 DOOR COOLER, AND 5 POUNDS OF SOUR CREAM AT 48.3F IN THE SERVER 2 DOOR COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT LOCATED UNDER AN EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO EITHER MOVE ICE MACHINE SO IT IS NOT UNDER ANY EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES OR TO COMPLETELY SHIELD PIPE AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE SMALL MANUAL JUICING MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK HANDLES AT THE FRONT SERVER STATION AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT HANDSINK INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELLS AT THE ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
70
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY WITH 10 USED CIGARETTES IN THE BASEMENT. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY REMOVED FROM ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT NO SMOKING CAN HAPPEN INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT AND THERE SHALL BE NO ASHTRAYS PRESENT AT ANY TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C).
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497326
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE RESTAURANT · 3233 N BROADWAY
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: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE BLACK SLIME FROM AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN AND RECAULK AROUND DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMNET AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE. MUST CLEAN WALLS CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497019
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE RESTAURANT · 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 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT AREA BY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL WAS ONSITE AT END OF INSPECTION BUT FRUIT FLIES WERE STILL PREVELANT IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE BLACK SLIME FROM AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN AND RECAULK AROUND DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMNET AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE. MUST CLEAN WALLS CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441442
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE RESTAURANT · 3233 N BROADWAY
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 FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT 53.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 6LBS VALUE OF $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, REAR DINING AREA BY BATHROOMS AND BASEMENT AREA BY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. APPROXIMATELY 6O LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/09/14 REPORT#1092768.(30) MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN SOURH SIDE OF BASEMENT. (33) MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. (38) ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WASH BOWL BY THE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. (41 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. 43 MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. REMOVE BLACK SLIME FROM AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN AND RECAULK AROUND DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMNET AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE. MUST CLEAN WALLS CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TALES IN REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401225
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE RESTAURANT · 3233 N BROADWAY
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: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN SOURH SIDE OF BASEMENT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WASH BOWL BY THE STALL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092768
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE RESTAURANT · 3233 N BROADWAY
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: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALKIN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN SOURH SIDE OF BASEMENT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1236043
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE RESTAURANT · 3233 N BROADWAY
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: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDES OF SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES UPPER AND LOWER SIDES THROUGHOUT.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SALAD COOLER AND COOLERS AT WAITRESS PICK UP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1236032
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE RESTAURANT · 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 #1184504 DATED ON 08/09/12 NOT CORRECETED- #MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP, MUST CHANGE HOOD FILTERS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ALSO CLEAN UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE SAME, #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, #38 MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE KITCHEN. SEROIUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDES OF SHELVES. MUST CLEAN SHELVES UPPER AND LOWER SIDES THROUGHOUT.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SALAD COOLER AND COOLERS AT WAITRESS PICK UP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1313246
Location recorded for this inspection · MELROSE RESTAURANT · 3233 N BROADWAY
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: MUST STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES IN THE FREEZER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CHANGE HOOD FLITERS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.MUST ALSO CLEAN UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED BROWN CEILING TILES AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR HOLE AT CEILING PANEL BETWEEN THE HANGING GREEN PLANT AT THE NORTH WINDOW.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD BY UTILITY SINK AT THE KITCHEN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3COMP SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE KITCHEN.
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.
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