Chicago Inspection: CAFE EL MESON INCORPORATED — Pass w/ Conditions

Chicago CDPH · August 27, 2026

Result: Pass w/ Conditions Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (8): 1. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 51.3-66.7f. observed cold tcs foods, turkey(51.3f), ham(55.9f), garlic in oil(66.7f),sliced tomatoes(62.6), spinach(62.6f) and ma 2. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Observed small three door cold holding unit at improper ambient temperature of 63.9f. instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. corrected on site held for inspection tag pl 3. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY: Observed faucet used for obtaining water to rinse equipment attached to water line of handwashing sink. instructed person in charge to remove faucet used for obtaining water from handwashing sink to p 4. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Observed boxes and containers stored on floor in utility closet. instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of clean 5. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained. (+3 more) Address: 4631 S KEDZIE AVE

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