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Idof Fresh Mediterranean

January 15, 2026 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings4
critical findings0

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Failed findings

food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 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.
code 33
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 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.
code 51
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 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.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 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.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 18, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.