Mediterranean Express Cafe

905 W Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2020

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Mediterranean Express Cafe's record stops at Jan 27, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2020

Routine

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Jun 14, 2019

License

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND STAIR WAYS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mediterranean Express Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mediterranean Express Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Mediterranean Express Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mediterranean Express Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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