Middle East Grill — Middle East Bakery & Grill
Last inspected: May 9, 2025
78
Score
MIDDLE EAST GRILL, located at 1512 W Foster Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on May 9, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues related to food and non-food contact surfaces being cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used, as well as contamination prevention during food preparation, storage, and display. Across twenty scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 9, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 28, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 26, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 2, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
May 19, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 12 minor violations.
47
Sep 9, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 2, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 25, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
45
Aug 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Nov 6, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 5, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Mar 4, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 16, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — May 9, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF RAW MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE DELI PREP AREA AND ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SURFACE SO THAT SHELVING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT BAKERY AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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