ME DEE INC.

4805 N DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

22 inspections

1. Canvass21 nov. 2025

   5 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
2. Non-Inspection10 nov. 2025

   0 infraction

3. Canvass Re-Inspection16 déc. 2024

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11--OBSERVED SECTION OF FLOOR DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 2-102.13--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.
4. Canvass9 déc. 2024

   5 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED BROKEN COVER FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED;OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.LID/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SECTION OF FLOOR DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • 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.
5. Canvass15 déc. 2023

   6 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • 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.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED ON SOUTH WALL NEAR THE FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON RACK NEXT TO THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE STAND-UP FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass25 août 2022

   3 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES WITH HANGING DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
7. Non-Inspection8 août 2022

   0 infraction

8. Canvass18 août 2021

   3 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED AS A FLOOR COVERING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
9. Canvass29 nov. 2019

   7 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38.005 NO CITTAION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • FAN COVER OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK COLOR AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK AND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
10. Canvass25 nov. 2019

    0 infraction

11. Canvass24 avr. 2018

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF OLD GRAYISH COLOR MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT NOT BEING USED AS A STORAGE, APPROXIMATELY OVER 30 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS DURING INSPECTION. BASEMENT IS NOW CLEANED AND FREE FROM MICE DROPPINGS AND FLOOR AS BEEN SANITIZED WITH CHLORINE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE FILTER, CONNECTING TUBES AND HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE GREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
12. Canvass18 juill. 2017

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO MOP UP WATER NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK AREA LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
13. Canvass13 juill. 2017

    0 infraction

14. Canvass6 oct. 2016

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,FILTERS ABOVE KITCHEN HOOD,INTERIORS OF COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN AROUND THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ALONG THE NORTH WALL IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE HOT WATER TANKS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
15. Canvass23 sept. 2016

    0 infraction

16. Canvass Re-Inspection14 juill. 2015

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
17. Canvass13 juill. 2015

    3 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING AT 0'F, FOODS INSIDE READING BETWEEN 10-40'F, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE FOODS TO COOLER, INSTRUCTED THAT FROZEN FOODS CAN NOT BE THAWED AND REFROZEN, REPAIR MAN ON SITE WHEN I ARRIVED, FREEZER TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IS READING 0'F, NOT CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, ONCE REPAIR, FAX #312746-4240,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR BASEMENT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
18. Canvass8 juill. 2014

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FILTERS ABOVE EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
19. Canvass2 juill. 2013

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ON SHELVING UNIT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND REMOVE CARDBOARD COVERING FROM SHELVING UNIT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
20. Canvass30 mai 2012

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE ON TOP OF FAUCET AT MOPSINK OR PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE/VACUUM BREAKER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED SOME LITTER AND DEBRIS IN REAR OUTSIDE BASEMENT AREA, (AROUND AIR CONDITIONER). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
21. Canvass18 juill. 2011

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER, AND ALL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN. M
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FREEZER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, INSIDE FURNACE ROOM AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE FURNACE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
22. Canvass22 juill. 2010

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//MUST LABELE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE NAMES,DATES,TIME
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//LIDES FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING