Medi Kitchen + Cocktail
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
58
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Medi Kitchen + Cocktail stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Medi Kitchen + Cocktail's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 0 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR. SANITIZER READING MUST BE AT LEAST 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-26-2025, REPORT #2622820. #58-NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS STORED FACING UP IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
44
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND OPENINGS THROUGOUT CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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58
Aug 26, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND SILVER WARE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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90
Aug 5, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND SILVER WARE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNI AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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78
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS (CONTAINERS)INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-POTATOES 53.1F, HUMUS 47F, BABAGANUSH 50.5F, DILL 51.4F, MED SALAD 46.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
54
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND SILVER WARE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNI AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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52
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, FRONT BAR, AND IN THE BASEMENT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK.
10
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
44
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT TO HAVE LEAK FROM DRAIN BELOW ONTO FLOOR IN BASEMENT. HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK IN HAND SINK DRAIN.
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70
Jul 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
3
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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82
Jun 14, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE DISH AREA. FACILITY MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERISK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES UPON RECEIVING COLD FOODS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jul 28, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT BEER COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT 2 DOOR COOLER. ALSO NOTED DUCT TAPE LINING THE HANDLES ON THE RIGHT BEER COOLER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DUST ON THE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WHITE COLORED STAINS IN THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AROUND THE WASTE PIPING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS IT GOES INTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK AT THE BAR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE RIGHT UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Jul 21, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED APPROX. 14 DROPPINGS UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRS NEAR THE SODA RACK, APPROX. 12 NEAR THE DOOR TO THE CRAWL SPACE, APPROX. 5 UNDER THE SHELVING NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER AND APPROX. 25 IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO NOTED FRONT DOOR NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP AND RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTEWATER LINE OF THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY ROUTED INTO THE RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PLUMBER PROPERLY CONNECT THE WASTEWATER LINE TO THE SEWER SYSTEM. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE TAG IS REMOVED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT BEER COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT 2 DOOR COOLER. ALSO NOTED DUCT TAPE LINING THE HANDLES ON THE RIGHT BEER COOLER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DUST ON THE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WHITE COLORED STAINS IN THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AROUND THE WASTE PIPING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS IT GOES INTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK AT THE BAR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE RIGHT UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Mar 13, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Replace rusted 2 door refrigerator in the basement.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Detailed cleaning needed for the following: hood vents with accumulated dust and grease, and accumulated grease inside of the fryers.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Detailed cleaning needed for the floor behind cooking equipment. Observed raw wood floor behind bar. Instructed to provide easy cleanable surface.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Provide adequate lighting in the prep area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plumbing under the 3 compartment sink and mop sink drain line leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing. Must install exposed handsink behind the bar. Observed ventilation fans in both restrooms not operational. Instructed to repair and maintain ventilation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide and maintain thermometers in all coolers and freezers.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed personal items stored with food. Instructed to store personal items separate.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoops stored in ice bin and in the ice machine in the basement. Instructed to store ice scoops properly.
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Jun 25, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 17, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO PROPERLY SET SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. LEAK BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER FROM BOTTOM SEAL REPAIRED WITH RUBBER TORN SEAL. MUST PROPERLY SEAL SINKS WITH METAL WELD TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION BETWEEN SINKS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-7-10 NOT CORRECTED. #36- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND ABOVE BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZER.#40-MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS. INTERIOR BASEMENT TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUSTED METAL BOTTOM OF COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM. MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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74
Oct 7, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND ABOVE BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.
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Sep 29, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED, RAW PORK AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED OVER UNCOVERED COOKED POTATOES, RAW CARROTS AND READY TO EAT LETTUCE. RAW EGGS ALSO STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED ALL RAW FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND FOODS PROTECTED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AREA SURROUNDED WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE, CARDBOARD BEER CASES, EMPTY OIL CONTAINER, DISCARDED MATRESS ON THE GROUNDS WITH OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, GARBAGE AND DROPPINGS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, MUST REMOVE. RAW WOODEN KITCHEN FOOD WINDOW MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER MUST CLEAN. THREE COMPARTMENT BAR SINK DIRTY AND STAINED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH POOLING WATER. FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND COOKS LINE WITH FOOD AND GREASE, MUST CLEAN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE KITCHEN PREP,IN WALK-IN COOLER, IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER, ABOVE BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZER.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEFT SIDE URINAL OUT OF ORDER, MUST REPAIR. BAR SODA DISPENSING GUN HOLDERS MUST PROPERLY DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Medi Kitchen + Cocktail last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Medi Kitchen + Cocktail on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Medi Kitchen + Cocktail?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Medi Kitchen + Cocktail.
Has Medi Kitchen + Cocktail's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Medi Kitchen + Cocktail have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Medi Kitchen + Cocktail means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Medi Kitchen + Cocktail inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Medi Kitchen + Cocktail is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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