SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHICAGO MEDITERRANEAN GRILL, INC.

YOUR CALL. 66/100

2815-2817 W DIVERSEY AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 5, 2026 · passed with conditions

1 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
none critical
RECORDS COVER
10 MONTHS
since May 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 5
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED BEEF, APPROX 3 LBS GRILLED VEGETABLES RANGING BETWEEN 80-90F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @ 135 OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. SAID FOOD ITEMS WEREVOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON REAR PREP TABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: APPROX 3 LBS SLICED GRYO AND 4 LBS COOKED CHICKEN. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 60-62F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT AL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AS WELL AS SMALL CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA CONTAINING SEASONINGS, SPICES ETC WITHOUT LABLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL OF FOOD ITEM WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINALLY PACKAGING.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD LARGE BIN CONTAINING SALAD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED CLUTTERED AND UNABLE TO ACCESS SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID SPACE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 2
2025
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN WATER HEATER CLOSET WITH WATER DAMAGE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

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

4-202.16: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.NOTED PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: OBSERVED DETACHED BASE BOARD ALONG ENTIRE PREP AREAS, DISH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MANTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN RESTROOM, BOILER ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER LEAKING WATER FROM COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, DISH AND REAR PREP. FLOOR IS UNSTABLE WHEN WALKING TILES SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 30
2025
FAILED
11 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN WATER HEATER CLOSET WITH WATER DAMAGE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.NOTED PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, DISH AND REAR PREP. FLOOR IS UNSTABLE WHEN WALKING TILES SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DETACHED BASE BOARD ALONG ENTIRE PREP AREAS, DISH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MANTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN RESTROOM, BOILER ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER LEAKING WATER FROM COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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