FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
MELATE COFFEE SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 1, 2022
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License #2738517
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 50F, EGGS AT 49.3F, CREAM CHEESE AT 51.3F, CHEESE AT 49.5F, EMPANADAS AT 51.3F AND CHICKEN AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F INSIDE AND THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS WITH AIR TEMPERATURES BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO REACH THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FAUCET FOR A ONE WHICH REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO REACH THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FAUCET FOR A ONE WHICH REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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