What is Meli Cafe ON Grand's health inspection score?

Meli Cafe ON Grand has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Meli Cafe ON Grand last inspected?

Meli Cafe ON Grand was last inspected on August 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Meli Cafe ON Grand have?

Meli Cafe ON Grand has 45 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Meli Cafe ON Grand safe to eat at?

Yes, Meli Cafe ON Grand has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Meli Cafe ON Grand

Name: Meli Cafe ON Grand
Address: 540 N WELLS, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 87

540 N WELLS, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

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Ranked #111 of 547 in River North

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Aug 22, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (87/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

540 N WELLS, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Nov

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Feb

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Aug 2025

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

16 basic

Aug

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF COOKING STOVES/EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND GASKETS ALL AROUND THE KITCHEN COOLERS,TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ON TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE WITH SPILLED DRIED UP-DEBRIS,INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT COFFEE PREP/BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/ CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE/DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENTS WALK-IN-COOLER AND FLOORS AT BAR AREAS WITH LITTER AND SPILLED DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GAPS AND OPEN CORNERS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SEAL ALL GAPS TO PROVIDE A CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE REAR DISHMACHINE AREA AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE DOOR FRAME OF THE REAR WATER HEATER CLOSET ALSO, 1 LIVE COCKROACH AT FRONT BAR AREA ON WALL NEAR THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.AT TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES:ONE (1) LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL BEHIND STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE AREA,SIX (6) LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WHEEL HOUSING UNDERNEATH THE REAR PEPSI COOLER AND TWO (2) LIVE COKROACHES ON WHEEL HOUSING UNDERNEATH OF THE HOT COOKLINE PREP AREA,ONE (1) LIVE COCKROACH ON THE DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THE BAR-3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,TWO (2) LIVE ON AND AROUND THE REAR EMPLOYEE LOCKERS,(ONE) 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON DOOR GASKE

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med10 Basic

13 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE REAR DISHMACHINE AREA AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE DOOR FRAME OF THE REAR WATER HEATER CLOSET ALSO, 1 LIVE COCKROACH AT FRONT BAR AREA ON WALL NEAR THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF COOKING STOVES/EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND GASKETS ALL AROUND THE KITCHEN COOLERS,TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ON TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE WITH SPILLED DRIED UP-DEBRIS,INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS AT FRONT COFFEE PREP/BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE NEAR THE REAR DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED INSIDE THE WOMEN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE/DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENTS WALK-IN-COOLER AND FLOORS AT BAR AREAS WITH LITTER AND SPILLED DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/ CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (01/27/2025) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−40 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:46AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:46AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON SILVER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SILVER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER FROM DRAINPIPE OF COMPARTMENT NEXT TO GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING ON TO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED INTERIOR BASE OF CABINET IN STAGING AREA IN UPPER DINING AREA NEAR STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR INTERIOR BASE OF CABINET IN STAGING AREA IN UPPER DINING AREA NEAR STAIRS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AT BASE OF CABINET IN STAGING AREA OF DINING ROOM AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF COMPARTMENT NEXT TO GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med4 Basic

8 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN BARISTA AREA USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.2-52.2F(HALF AND HALF 50.2F, MILK 51.6F AND YOGURT 52.2F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERICKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION, DECOMPOSITION, OR THE ATTRACTION OF PESTS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED PRESET KNIFE, FORK AND SPOON ON TABLES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED IN WALKIN COOLER AND BASE OF CABINET IN STAGING AREA OF DINING ROOM AND ALUMINIUM FOIL USED ON LEDGE OF OVEN AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM AS SHELF LINER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF COMPARTMENT NEXT TO GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−33 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med3 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

49/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS WERE PREPARED AND MADE ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. -AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30 AM THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY LARGE GARBAGE CAN NEAR ICE MACHINE-----AND-----OBSERVED JUICE CONTAINERS INSIDE HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. ITEMS WERE RELCOATED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGERS THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED POTAOTES ARE STORED BELOW RAW EGGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE RAW BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. RAW EGGS MUST BE STORED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS TO PROTECT FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, RAWW EGGS WERE RELOACTED TO THE BOTTOM SHELF. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED ON SITE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 6 DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE ICE MACHINE AND HAND SINK ACROSS. FACILITY MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM THE FLOOR. CLEAN, MAINTAIN, AND CONTINUE TO WORK WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO MINIMIZE ACTIVITY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON ALL PREP SURFACES CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAND UP COOLER AND STAND UP FREEZER SOILED WITH DEBRIS INSIDE OF BOTTOM UNITS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING SANITIZER AT PROPER LEVELS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−12 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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