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MELANTHIOS

3114 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

MELANTHIOS has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 1, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 7, 2015, found no infractions.

3 of 11 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: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 6, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 6, 2013. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 once on September 6, 2013. For example: HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on April 30, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED KNIVES STORED UNDERNEATH MEAT SLICER. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATIO AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN TOP AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE BUIL-UP.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING FOODS,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES,CLEANING,TOUCHING DIRTY BOXES AND MOPS THEN RETURNING TO HANDLE FOODS/BREADS ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DINING AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.ALSO, 4 TO 5 LIVE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS REAR DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN,REMOVE GLUE BOARD STICKS HANGING AT CEILING AREAS IN KITCHEN.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE KITCHEN IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE RIGHT CORNER BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON LID DRIPPING ON GROUND THIS IS A SOURCE OF FEED FOR RODENTS.REMOVE POOLS OF STANDING WATER NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SEAL 2 VISIBLE RODENT BURROWS SAME AREA.ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 11 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND CLUTTERED STORED ARTICLES AT OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL BURROWS WHERE NOTED,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,RECCOMEND A PEST CONTROL SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENTCONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,POTATO PEELER AT WALL,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRUYERS,FAN COVERS IN COOLERS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BAR,SERVICE STATIONS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE SHIELDED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE KITCHEN AREAS,STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN-COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH POOLING WATER AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THREE DOOR PREP COOLER.
  7. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-8-12 NOT CORRECTED #41-MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM OUTDOOR AREA AND REAR PARKING LOT. ALL OTHER ITEMS NECESSARY FOR BUSINESS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED. PILED WOOD MUST BE REMOVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • METAL RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. READY TO SERVE BREAD BASKETS FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED BREAD CRUMBS AND DIRTY LINEN AS LINERS FOR BASKETS. MUST CLEAN BASKETS AND CHANGE DIRTY LINEN LINERS AFTER EACH USE. MUST NOT STORE BASKETS STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER WITH FOOD CONTACT LINEN CONTAMINATED BY BOTTOM OF BASKET.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH POOLING WATER AROUND FLOOR GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. FLOOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. LEAK FROM ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE ONTO FLOOR CAUSING POOLING WATER. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THREE DOOR PREP COOLER.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM OUTDOOR AREA AND REAR PARKING LOT. ALL OTHER ITEMS NECESSARY FOR BUSINESS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • OBSERVED COOK WASHING KNIFE INSIDE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED RAW LEG OF LAMB HANGING ON METAL SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. MANAGER REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-15-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. #41-REMOVE THE OVEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITION ISSUED # 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL AND IN ICE BIN MUST CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE MOLD. WALL AT MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CREVICES/SEAMS AND HOLES. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE PREP TABLE AND SLICER FROM REAR OUTDOOR AREA AND ALL OTHER UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FROZEN FOODS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE OVEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE PREMISES.
  11. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE POP AND BEER STORAGE CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 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. REPLACE THE SCREEN DOOR WHICH HAS HOLES IN THE MESH SCREEN. OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FROZEN FOODS.
    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE RC COLA COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE OPENING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE WALL IN THE POP AND BEER STORAGE CLOSET.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE OVEN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE PREMISES.

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