Idof Fresh Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
78
Score
IDOF FRESH MEDITERRANEAN, located at 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 15, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations. Historically, the establishment has maintained a mostly low-risk inspection record across seven scored inspections.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 8, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 29, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 28, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Aug 2, 2019
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jan 15, 2026 Inspection
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 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.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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