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MELI CAFE ON GRAND

540 N WELLS, Chicago, IL, 60654

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
September 17, 2026
Type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
4
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (4)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

    OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

    OBSERVED 1 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVIE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTTAIN RECODS THEREOF ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

    OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2642511 DATED 9/10/2026. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 1, 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.