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MEDDLE COFFEE BAR

(Also Known As: DARK MATTER)

601 W JACKSON BLVD B, CHICAGO, IL 60661

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

🍽️ Cuisine: Coffee Shop

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 2493084

6
Total Inspections
5
Passed
0
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 23, 2024 Inspection

October 23, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Prep area is located Under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Instructed to shield.

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 12, 2021 Inspection

May 12, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 19, 2018 Inspection

March 19, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed commercial soap dispenser installed directly above three comp sink. Instructed manager to remo...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 22, 2017 Inspection

June 22, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the front display ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 14, 2016 Inspection

October 14, 2016• License• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON WATER TAP AT CONDIMENT STATION.MUST REPAIR.(+1 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

Report Issues: Call 311 or File Online

More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections