Chicago
45
BEAT

Nesh Mediterranean Grill

205 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60606 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
45/100

Mixed record — 9 of 13 inspections passed

Inspections
13
9 passed
Last Inspected
2020-01-16
Pass Rate
69%
2 failures
Score
45/100
BEAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2020-01-16
Failed 2 inspections (2014, 2012)
Sanitation issues found across 18 inspections
Food Storage & Handling issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 18×
Chemical Safety minor
📦
Food Storage & Handling critical
📌
Other minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
2020-01-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP OF FACILITY WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION READING AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZE AT PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN SHAWARMA LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SAID TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD @ 101F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEM...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( RED PEPPER HUMMUS,MEDITERRANEAN SALAD, COOKED CHICKEN SHAWARMA , RED CABBAGE SLAW, TAHINI AND TZATZIKI SAUCES, AND COOKED CHICK PEAS) STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON MINT LEMONADE LOCATED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIRNETS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

2019-01-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Storage & Handling

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREP (STUFFED EDGES INSIDE) COOKED READY TO EAT PITA BREAD WITH BARE HANDS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER AND PERSON IN CHARGE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOO...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK IN MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYER WITH ADEQUATE AIR FLOW VELOCITY MUST REMAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME, FACILITY MUST REPAIR HAND DRYER ...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW UNCOVERED BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT UNCOVERED SLICED FRUIT (MELON GRAPES)AND PANS OF HUMMUS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REARRANGE FOOD PRODUCTS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION AND DISCARD ALL CONTAMI...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FACILITY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR (FAUCET KNOBS DOES NOT TURN OFF WATER) IN REAR WASR WASHING ARE OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-02-13 Pass Canvass
1
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED LABELS NEEDED ON ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS AT FRONT COUNTER, ( DESSERTS, BROWNIES, ETC) TO INCLUDE NAME OF PRODUCT, ADDRESS OF FACILITY AND INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.

2017-03-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

Found cutting boards in kitchen area heavily stained, with deep groves. Must resurface or replace cutting boards. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Found excessive grease build up inside lower interior or fryer in front prep area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

2016-03-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED NO LABLES ON PREPACKAGED DESSERTS,(BROWNIES,BACKLAVA) AT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.

minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF COCA COLA MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-11-24 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED LABELS NEEDED ON BOTTLES OF OIL. OBSERVED LABELS NEEDED ON ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS TO INCLUDE NAME OF PRODUCT, ADDRESS OF FACILITY AND INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SPATULAS IN CONTAINER IMPROPERLY STORED. STORE SPATULAS WITH HANDLES FACING UP TO MINIMIZE HAND CONTACT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF SODA/ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF SODA/ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS.

2015-01-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-12-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

OBDERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING, WALLS, SHELVES AND BOXES AT REAR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR ABOVE PREP TABLES AND WHERE NECESSARY TO REMOVE OLD FOOD BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR OF FOOD SPLASHES/BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN. SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALL AROUND TUBING AT REAR BY 3-COMP SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

COLD WATER VALVE AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR.

2014-04-18 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

PROPERLY LABEL PRE-COOKED/COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH NAME AND DATES.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIFE RACK.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE WATER AROUND MOP SINK AT REAR AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

2013-07-16 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2013-02-13 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO PROPEPRLY PROTECT FOOD AND AT SIDE OF THE COUNTER AT SAME AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK.

2012-07-13 Pass License Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING NEEDED AROUND HANDSINK & BOTH HOT & COLD DISPLAY UNITS AT FRONT PREP.

minor Pest Activity

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

FLOOR CRACKS IN THE DINING ROOM & BATHROOMS MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BATHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

2012-07-10 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA IS 53.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT FIXED & MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW.

minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING NEEDED AROUND HANDSINK & BOTH HOT & COLD DISPLAY UNITS AT FRONT PREP.

minor Pest Activity

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

FLOOR CRACKS IN THE DINING ROOM AREA MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BATHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE.

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