IDOF FRESH MEDITERRANEAN.
19 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
2 of 4 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BURGER,HUMUS )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLD UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WRIST WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD STATIONARY WATER.MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED- DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND BATHROOM
OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF SMOKE IN FACILITY KITCHEN AND DINING AREA DUE BACK DRAFT FROM HUD SYSTEM . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
APR 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND APPROX 10-LBS OF RAW GROUND BEEF INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAIN AT 40.0F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DURING INSPECTION. . 2-EMPLOYEES HANDLING MONEY AND CUSTOMERS CREDIT CARDS DID NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING GLOVES ON TO PREPARED AND HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS,BREAD, FALAFEL FOR WRAP SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WASH HEIR HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
OBSERVED DRY BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
JUN 152017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Found excessive grease, rust, and dirt accumulation on and around floor grease trap door. Must detail clean and sanitize door (and remove rust). Must re-seal door to eliminate gap around edge of door. Must maintain same.
Observed large gaps between wall coving and edge of floor tiles in the employee restaurant. Must either re-grout to fill gap or replace coving to eliminate gaps. Found large gaps in between tiles on floors in the following areas: under and around 3 comp sink, under and around the hand sink in rear prep; around the floor grease trap; and in rear prep area under bag in the box sodas. Found excessive dirt accumulation in these gaps. Must detail and re-grout clean these areas to eliminate large gaps. Must maintain all.
OBSERVED ONLY 2 FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ON SITE AND 5 EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL 3 FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 272017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Found excessive grease, rust, and dirt accumulation on and around floor grease trap door. Must detail clean and sanitize door (and remove rust). Must re-seal door to eliminate gap around edge of door. Must maintain same.
Observed large gaps between wall coving and edge of floor tiles in the employee restaurant. Must either re-grout to fill gap or replace coving to eliminate gaps. Found large gaps in between tiles on floors in the following areas: under and around 3 comp sink, under and around the hand sink in rear prep; around the floor grease trap; and in rear prep area under bag in the box sodas. Found excessive dirt accumulation in these gaps. Must detail and re-grout clean these areas to eliminate large gaps. Must maintain all.
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