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MEI FOOD

220 W 31ST ST, Chicago, IL, 60616

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
February 24, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (6)

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    NO VALID FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

    NO VALID FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-012 ISSUED FOR FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED A FOOD CONTAINER WITH NOODLES STORED UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVES AND NOT ON FLOOR.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

    WHEN I ENTERED THE KITCHEN FOOD HANDLERS WERE NOT WEARING APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.