MELROSE RESTAURANT

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.

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.

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.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD BY UTILITY SINK AT THE KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3COMP SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. IF WASTE WATER PIPE IS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE ,MUST BOX IT IN OR REMOVE IT.

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. MUST REGROUTE FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH ROOM ,ALSO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BROKEN FLOOR TILES,WATER STANDING BETWEEN TILES.

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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.7F AND 88F,STORED ON TOP THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER.STUFFING STORED INSIDE WARMER UNIT AT TEMP OF 50.9F(WARMER UNIT TEMPERATURE AT 125F). FOUND 2 BUCKETS WITH BEEF/BROWN GRAVY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 50F-55.6F AND 60.9F,THE COOK STATED THAT PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 2-28-11,HOWEVER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40.VALUE $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)72076-15

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FLOOR IN PREP DISH ROOM, FROM DRAIN FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT.STRONG FOUL ODOR,FROM IT. PLUMBER ON PREMISES WHICH HE CLEANED-OUT THE FLOOR DRAIN, AND CLEANED GREASE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT.PROBLEM FIXED,DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO72076-15

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST BE RODENT PROOF RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR,BOTTOM PART,A GAP OF 1/2 INCH.ALSO SCREEN DOOR MESH IS BROKEN NEED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO72077-16

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON CEMENT NEXT THE WHEEL OF WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER,ALSO THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER HAS A LAYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP, ALSO GREASE DANGLING FROM THE EDGE OF THE CONTAINER;INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO72077-16

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. WHEN A FOOD PRODUCTS IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IS TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER CONTAINER MUST HABE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCTS AND DATE).MUST LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.COVER FOOD ITEMS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS(FORK, SPOON ETC.)FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING 140F AND ABOVE,PRESENT TEMP 125F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE,WHEN UNIT IS FIXED AND REACHES AND HOLDS TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE PLEASE FAX LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH TO RECHECK UNIT,FAX #312-746-4240. NEED TO PROVIDE A LINING AND RUBBER GASKET FOR INTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER,IN BASEMENT (2ND COOLER). IF WASTE WATER PIPE IS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE ,MUST BOX IT IN OR REMOVE IT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE )RUST BUIL-UP WEST SIDE PANEL.CLEAN DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE HOOD IN KITCHEN.

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. MUST REGROUTE FLOOR TILES IN PREP/DISH ROOM ,ALSO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BROKEN FLOOR TILES,WATER STANDING BETWEEN TILES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM,IN BASEMENT (SOUTH -WEST AREA OF THE BASEMENT).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE POTS WHICH ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. GROUT MISSING FROM THE FLOOR AROUND THE DISHWASHER AND HALLWAY IN PREP AREA. MUST GROUT FLOORS AND REPAIR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING OR TILES ARE BROKEN.

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. THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS OPEN GAPS WHERE TWO PANELS CONNECT. MUST SEAL TO THE WALL AND CAULK OPENINGS.

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. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SALAD DRESSINGS IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE WAITRESS SERVING STATION BETWEEN 45-50F. MANAGAMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2 GALLONS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. EVIDENCE OF INSECTS OBSERVED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM AND WAITRESS SERVING STATION. ALSO OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE WAITRESS SERVING STATION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE AT THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRCUTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE POTS WHICH ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN FREEZER. OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE RACKS, VENTILATION HOOD, GREASE BUILDUP ON OUTSIDE OF DEEP FRYER.

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. GROUT MISSING FROM THE FLOOR AROUND THE DISHWASHER AND HALLWAY IN PREP AREA. MUST GROUT FLOORS AND REPAIR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING OR TILES ARE BROKEN.

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. MUST CAULK THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BASEBOARD OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE SPIDER WEB ATTCHED TO THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. REPAIR BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE AT CORNER OF DISHWASH AREA. THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS OPEN GAPS WHERE TWO PANELS CONNECT. MUST SEAL TO THE WALL. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ON WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND FLAT TOP GRILL. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BELOW THE URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.