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JULIUS-MEINL

1918 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Bakery

Inspection summary

JULIUS-MEINL has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 24, 2019. The most recent inspection, on May 31, 2023, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 8, 2021. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 8, 2021. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times on January 14, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on January 8, 2021. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 19 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2021. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOORS OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE MIXING OF COFFEE AND COFFEE PRODUCTS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM AT THE REAR WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED ALL BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND HOLE ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED A CRACK ON WALL BASE BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
  3. Canvass

    13 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (COFFEE MIXES AND CAPPUCCINO ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASH SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK AT THE CENTER OF THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOORS OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN .
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE MIXING OF COFFEE AND COFFEE PRODUCTS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM AT THE REAR WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND HOLE ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED A CRACK ON WALL BASE BEHIND THE COFFEE MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER WITH TAPE AND CARDBOARD ATTACHED. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT ARE POROUS AND NEED TO BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS OF BASEMENT CEILING THAT IS FALLING DOWN AND IN DISREPAIR. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT ON WALLS GOING DOWNSTAIRS TO BASEMENT AND ON CEILING IN BASEMENT. FOAM SEALANT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN CORNERS AND UNDER STAIRS. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MIDDLE OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABALE CONDITION. OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR OF FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE ALL WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NEEDED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINIING.
  5. License

    16 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK THAT IS CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT ONLY HAND SINK LOCATED IN FACILTITY WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPARRING FOOD AND WASHING DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ONLY HAND SINK IN FACILITY WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPARRING FOOD AND WASHING DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS ABOVE HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C)
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER WITH TAPE AND CARDBOARD ATTACHED. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT ARE POROUS AND NEED TO BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT ON WALLS GOING DOWNSTAIRS TO BASEMENT AND ON CEILING IN BASEMENT. FOAM SEALANT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN CORNERS AND UNDER STAIRS. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MIDDLE OF FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABALE CONDITION. OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR OF FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE ALL WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS OF BASEMENT CEILING THAT IS FALLING DOWN AND IN DISREPAIR. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NEEDED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINIING.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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