IDOF FRESH MEDITERRANEAN.
555 W MONROE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed all 7 inspections (1 with conditions).
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 152026PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOOD (CHICKPEA SALAD) COOLING WHILE COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LID IN THE REAR UPRIGHT 1-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A MAKESHIFT SPLASH CATCH FOR UTILITY AREA CONDENSATE WATER DISCHARGE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED ALUMINIM FOIL USED AS MAKESHIFE GREASE DRIP CATCH AT THE MAIN COOK LINE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND REPLACE WITH APPROVED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM GREASE DRIP CATCH TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ON SURFACES BELOW VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FILTER MISSING AND BUILD UP OF GREASE AND CONDENSATE WATER ALONG SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD FILTER AND ADJACENT WALLS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE SIZE AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG SYSTEM AND ADJACENT SURFACES.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING STAFF ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FROM AN APPROVED VENDOR AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 182025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Rusty shelves inside reach-in cooler at front service line, Instructed to replace.
APR 42024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Employees clothing placed on food containers shelf, instructed to store separately.
MAY 82023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET HANDLE WHILE WATER WAS RUNNING IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
JUN 292022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL PERSONS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, SUCH AS HAIRNETS, BASEBALL CAPS, OR SUN VISORS, WHERE THE HAIR IS COVERED AND CONTAINED. HAIR SPRAY IS NOT ADEQUATE. MUSTACHE OR BEARD RESTRAINTS SHALL BE USED FOR ANY FACIAL HAIR EXCEEDING ONE (1) INCH IN LENGTH.
FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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JAN 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. TEMPERATURES RANGED BETWEEN 44.8-55.0F DURING THIS TIME. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF CHICKPEA & QUINOA SALAD @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES (51.5F) LOCATED ON FRONT SERVICE LINE COLD HOLD IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL SAID COLD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS @ 41 F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 53.0F, DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING REFRIGERATION UNIT UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED EQUIPMENT.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN REAL PREP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS AIR DRYING ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CONCENTRATED SOLUTION AT LEAST 50 PPM AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 22019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →