Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for MELLOS CARRY OUTS on .
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Out of Business
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Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282379
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOS CARRY OUTS · 2100 N CLARK ST
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.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609906
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOS CARRY OUTS · 2100 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE AND UNACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON ,IT IS TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH AND ALSO A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK WITH SEVERAL PANS OF RAW FOOD STORED ON TOP OF GARBAGE CAN(GYROS CONE,BREADED CHICKEN,FROZEN STEAK,FRENCH FRIES,ETC)FOOD PRODUCT AND GARBAGE CAN HAS BEEN REMOVED.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ARTICLES FROM IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND LEAVE HOT WATER VALVE TURNED ON FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
13
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 200 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF CHEST FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER,FOOD STORAGE AND SODA CADDY ,PREP TABLES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA,STAIR CASE,(2) DEAD RATS ON TRAPS ON FLOOR UNDER CHEST FREEZER AND PAPER STORAGE TABLE.ALSO (2) ADJACENT DOORS THAT BELONGS TO OTHER BUSINESSES WITH APPX. "1-2" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF BOTH DOORS AND 1 STEEL DOOR HAS (2) HOLES IN DOOR.1ST FL. REAR EXIT DOOR DOOR SWEEP IS BROKEN.OPEN POISON ALSO NOTED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,RATS,AND POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/20/16.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE READY TO EAT AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN SAUSAGE,SLICED TOMATOES,EGGS)CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:35 A.M. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1561470 7/23/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN REFRIGERATOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.#33-OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN.#34-OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.#35-OBSERVED WALL ACROSS FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI. #40-OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.MUST REPAIR ,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR IN HOLDER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS NEAR VENTILATION UNIT ACROSS FROM 3- COMP SINK.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE,STOVE,FRYERS,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,ALL PREP COOLERS,MICROWAVE,CHEST FREEZERS,3- COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK BASINS,WIRES AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PLASTIC WEAR HOLDING TRAY,GARBAGE CANS,ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,CRATES,SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT,WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT AND SHELVING UNITS,SHAKE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ON FLOOR MATS AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WALL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN COOLER WALLS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT AND ALL HOLES IN BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT AND AROUND PIPES,MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER CONNECTOR UNDER HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561470
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOS CARRY OUTS · 2100 N CLARK ST
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: ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED. LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS AND MAINTAIN
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED THE REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND DISCONTINUE USE OF SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN REFIGERATOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL RACKS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TORN GASKET.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. PULL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARMEMT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. WALL MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT IN DRY STORAGE IN NEED OF SHEILDS OF SHATTERPROOF BULBS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE CHECKED FREQUENTLY AND ALL THERMOMETERS ARE READING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561416
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOS CARRY OUTS · 2100 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATORS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT 53.7 AND 59.9 F BOTH REFRIGERATORS CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND WERE TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF COOKED RICE VALUED AT 420 AT 51.3F, 3LBS OF LEMON SOUP VALUED AT $45 AT 52.4F, 20LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $150 AT 55.7F, 10 LBS OF HOT DOGS VALUED AT $70 AT 53.9F, 5LBS OF TAZIKI SAUCE VALUED AT $25 AT 56.5F, 3LBS OF ROAST BEED VALUED AT $35 AT 55.0F, 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES VALUED AT $15 AT 54.7F, 4LBS OF GYRO MEAT VALUED AT $50 AT 68.1F, 3LBS OF CHILI VALUED AT $40 AT 56.6, 3LBS OF CHICKEN SOUP VALUED AT $40 AT 59.7F, 4LBS OF HUMMUS VALUED AT $30 AT 66.5. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED. LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS AND MAINTAIN
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED THE REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND DISCONTINUE USE OF SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TORN GASKET.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN REFIGERATOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL RACKS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. PULL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARMEMT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. WALL MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT IN DRY STORAGE IN NEED OF SHEILDS OF SHATTERPROOF BULBS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE CHECKED FREQUENTLY AND ALL THERMOMETERS ARE READING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1474135
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOS CARRY OUTS · 2100 N CLARK ST
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: INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOC=VE RUST ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS ON ONE DOOR EACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST ALL 4 CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT (WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD -UP) AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/DAMAGED LID ON ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,MUST REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, AND WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM .
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GRILL, STOVE, COOLER AND DEEP FRYER IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST,RE SEAL OR RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BESIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON ALL LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH ALL 3 CHEST FREEZER OR CHANGE LIGHT BULBS TO SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092564
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOS CARRY OUTS · 2100 N CLARK ST
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 COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASH AREA IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN TILES ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285977
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOS CARRY OUTS · 2100 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285942
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOS CARRY OUTS · 2100 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP COOLER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HUMMUS AND TAMALES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 50.7F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 44.7F, EGGS AT 47.8F, FETA CHEESE AT 51.6F, GYRO SAUCE AT 48.7F, POLISH DOGS AT 48.7F, HOT DOGS AT 48.7F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 45.3F, HUMMUS AT 46.9F. ALSO OBSERVED SOUP AND CHILI IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 118.9F AND 123.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
13
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF INSECT INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON AND INSIDE OF THE WALLS AND INSIDE EQUIPMENT (CHEST FREEZERS) IN THESE AREAS. ROACHES WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE REMOVABLE PANELS WHERE THE MOTOR IS LOCATED IN THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATION AND ARRIVED ONSITE TO ASSIST. MUST ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A GREEN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE CUBE CHUTE AND A BLACK AND ORANGE SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #517413 ON 6/20/11 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 33/01 - THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR ALL COOLERS. 34/01 - MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 35/01 - WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN TILE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. 36/01 - MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE. 43/01 - WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A KNIFE RACK TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS FOR BASEMENT DOORS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, UNDERSIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A RUSTED FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST SEAL FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT. REPAIR WALL TILES, BASEBOARD AND REGROUT WHERE NEEDED BEHIND STEAM TABLE AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO COOLERS. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PROVIDE BASEBOARD TILE IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSER LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET IN THE COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE MATERIALS OFF OF THE FLOOR.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
517504
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOS CARRY OUTS · 2100 N CLARK ST
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: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11 #517413.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS.
Location recorded for this inspection · MELLOS CARRY OUTS · 2100 N CLARK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 55.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS PORK AT 54.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW. FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO 312-746-4240.
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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. THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS. FETA CHEESE AT 55.8F, 2LBS PORK RIB AT 54.7F, ONE DOZEN EGGS AT 57.2F, 15LBS. BEEF AT 57.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED.
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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. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR BREAD ON COOKS LINE. CUTTING BOARDS MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR.
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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. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LIDS OF TWO BOX FREEZERS IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR CRACKED/DAMAGED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. ONE REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR MICROWAVE OVEN, INTERIOR ALL COOLERS. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MUST REMOVE. HANDLES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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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 NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. BLACKENED MOLDY CAULKING AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE. WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN TILE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60614
505 of 703 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.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
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