IDOF FRESH MEDITERRANEAN.

Chicago Health Dept

851 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 4 critical violations noted.

23 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 24

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 19 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE CHICKEN, BEEF AND OTHER TCS FOOD ITMES WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, EDGAR JARA, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX AT END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING AND PLACING THAT SAID FOOD ON PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR PUT A LID ON CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES, VAREITY OF CHEESECAKE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.6F-50.7F LOCATED IN DISPLAY COOLER, AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING IN PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TWO ROP UNITS TAGGED ROP FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PREFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT DISPLAY CASES. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A PROHIBITED ANIMAL (DOG) ON SITE IN THE FACILITY OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GAVE CUSTOMER A CUP WITH WATER TO GIVE TO DOG IN DINING ROOM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS MADE AWARE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANIMAL FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DOG WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, AND FIXTURES NEAR AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COMMERCIAL CAN OPENER ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND OR REPLACE BLADE

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED/ DUST ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK INSIDE (DRIP DESSERT LOUNGE) SPRAYING FROM SIDE OF FAUCETS, NOTED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NEAR 1 COMP SINK IS ALSO LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES AND WINDOW LEDGES IN (DRIP DESSERT LOUNGE) AND THROUGHOUT THE SHARED KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILE BY GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 23

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 15

2025

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SIGN AVAILABLE IN BATHROOM INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND SINK INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF DRINK DISPENSER IN LOBBY TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF BEEF THAWING IN FOOD PREP SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE MIDDLE PREP/MEAT PREP ROOM IN REAR. INSTUCTED TO THAW ALL FOODS APPROPRIATELY AS ALLOWED BY CODE.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED IN BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT PREP ROOM AS WELL AS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE HALL LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR STANDING COOLER IN REAR AND VARIOUS DRY STORAGE SHELVES TO HAVE CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT REPLACMENT FOR LINERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE ROOM, THE SOUTHERN MOST HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP, TO BE LEAKING FROM BASE OF FAUCET WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

AUG 16

2024

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 9

2024

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

2-DOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR/REMOVE ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOM.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2582601 DATED ON 09/29/23 NOT CORRECTED-#16 ICE CHUTE AT SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINNING OF PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AND #57 RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, VALID ONLY FOR 3 YEARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

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SEP 29

2023

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

ICE SHOOTER AT SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINNING OF PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED PRE-PACKAGED COOKIES ON DISPLAY AND FOR SALE ARE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.VALID ONLY FOR YEARS

SEP 26

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-HUMMUS 46.7F, BABA GHANOUSH 45.1F, DOLMA 56.9F, CHICKPEAS 45.1F, COUSCOUS 44.5F, CUCUMBER SALAD 48.2F, SLICED ONIONS 52.5F THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 18 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

APR 22

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-502.12 NOTED TWO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINES ON THE PREMISES WITH NO WRITTEN VARIANCE/APPROVAL ON SITE FOR OPERATION FROM THE C.D.P.H. MUST PROVIDE. MACHINES AND ALL ROP FOODS REMAIN TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE/SERVE UNTIL ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

8-103.11- NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)- NOTED PRE-PACKAGED CHIPS ON DISPLAY AND FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE. 3-302.12- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)- NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-305.11--OPEN CRACK/CREVICE IN THE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED WALL IN THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

APR 16

2021

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES: RICE STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES @ 48.9F, HUMMUS @ 48.4F, COOKED EGGPLANT SPREAD @ 45.3F, CHICKPEA SALAD @ 46F, COUSCOUS @44.6F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED TWO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINES ON THE PREMISES WITH NO WRITTEN VARIANCE/APPROVAL ON SITE FOR OPERATION FROM THE C.D.P.H. MUST PROVIDE. MACHINES AND ALL ROP FOODS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE/SERVE UNTIL ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED PRE-PACKAGED CHIPS ON DISPLAY AND FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT THE NEWLY INSTALLED FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP TABLE/DONUT MAKING MACHINE AND PUBLIC ACCESS AT THE ENTRANCE/EXIT. NOTED AN OPEN TWO FOOT SPACE BETWEEN THE DISPLAY CASE AND GLASS WINDOW ALLOWING DIRECT ACCESS FROM THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED AN EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING BEING STORED IN THE BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL CLOTHING IN THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA.----OPEN CRACK/CREVICE IN THE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED WALL IN THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

MAR 26

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE NOT VALID/EXPIRED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HVC ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

OCT 25

2019

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR HAVE A FIXED AIR GAP FAUCET FOR THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

JUN 27

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN/CLUTTERED. (OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC.) NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 29

2018

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. LIDS WIDE OPENED WITH GARBAGE SPILLAGE. OIL CONTAINER EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN/CLUTTERED. (OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC.) NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 23

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FRESH BAKED (READY TO EAT) PITA BREAD WITH BARE HANDS TO MOVE IT FROM THE OVEN TO THE BREAD RACKS. THE BREAD IS NOT COOKED FURTHER BEFORE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. DURING INSPECTION, THE EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES TO HANDLE THE BREAD. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DUSTY VENT ABOVE MOP SINK.

FEB 27

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED ITEMS (BAKLAVA, CHIPS) FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT FRONT COUNTER TO INCLUDE: INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, NAME OF PRODUCT AND ALLERGENS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELF IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

FEB 17

2017

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, FALAFEL, HUMMUS) IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1975505 DATED 11/15/16 NOT CORRECTED: #38- MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED PREP ROOM. MUST CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT STORE LARGE RED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FLOOR. STORE CLEAN AND DRY AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELF IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED SOILED KNIVES BEING STORED IN THE KNIFE RACK. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GRID SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOUR-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BREAD MAKING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS (FOOD, MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT) IN OFFICE AREA TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON TOP OF BAGS OF RICE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

NOV 23

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED PREP ROOM.

NOV 15

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR MIDDLE PREP AREA ON THE WALLS, ON SHELVING, UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP INSIDE THE WALL WITH MISSING BASEBOARD AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED WITH TODAYS DATE AND NOTED NO PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CO. TREAT SPECIFICALLY FOR SMALL FLIES AND INDICATE ON THE SERVICE REPORT FLY TREATMENT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM BEHIND GREASE TRAP. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD AND CLEAN ALL FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES AND ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-5-16 #1770225 NOT CORRECTED.#35- MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. #45- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED PREP ROOM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

MAY 5

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 28

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-6-15 NOT CORRECTED. #34-OBSERVED OLD FLOORING/TILE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-042.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 6

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED OLD FLOORING/TILE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 9

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 8

2014

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 65.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NO FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET THAT WILL REACH THE 3 COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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