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MELI CAFE ON DEARBORN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MELI CAFE ON DEARBORN 500 S DEARBORN ST, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
September 3, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2294320
1
Total Violations
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

1
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN ABOVE THE DISH ROOM SPRAYER HEAD SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections