Idof Fresh Mediterranean

1920 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Idof Fresh Mediterranean stretching back to 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “all food employees have food handler training”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Idof Fresh Mediterranean is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 15 POUNDS OF BEEF, 1/2 POUND OF SLICED TOMATOES, AND 1/4 CUT LETTUCE ($100). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER IN TOILET ROOM REACHED A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED AND RESTORED HOT WATER TO HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 10, 2022

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND BAGS OF ONIONS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 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.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Feb 2, 2021

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2020

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 19, 2019

License

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Idof Fresh Mediterranean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Idof Fresh Mediterranean on file is from Dec 5, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Idof Fresh Mediterranean?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Idof Fresh Mediterranean.

Has Idof Fresh Mediterranean's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Idof Fresh Mediterranean have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Idof Fresh Mediterranean means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Idof Fresh Mediterranean inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Idof Fresh Mediterranean is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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