Nesh Mediterranean Grill
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Nesh Mediterranean Grill has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Keeping Knives wedged between prep table and wall, Instructed to keep in a clean surface.
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Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips on site for 3-comp sink sanitizer, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers ( flour, salt... ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
37
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Improper cooling method, food covered tightly during cooling down process in walk-in cooler, instructed to cover loosely or keep uncovered during cooling down process.
33
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Front sneeze guard too short, instructed to install a higher vertical one or install a horizontal shelf above open foods to prevent customers contamination.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Unable to turn off cold water at 3-comp sink faucet, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to add more lighting
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Mar 10, 2023
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES BEING STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE CLEAN DISHES AWAY FROM THE MOP SINK OR TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE CLEAN DISHES AND THE MOP SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR SO THE SINK PROVIDES ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTENANCE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP OF FACILITY WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION READING AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZE AT PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 200 PPM.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN SHAWARMA LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SAID TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD @ 101F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( RED PEPPER HUMMUS,MEDITERRANEAN SALAD, COOKED CHICKEN SHAWARMA , RED CABBAGE SLAW, TAHINI AND TZATZIKI SAUCES, AND COOKED CHICK PEAS) STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON MINT LEMONADE LOCATED IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIRNETS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREP (STUFFED EDGES INSIDE) COOKED READY TO EAT PITA BREAD WITH BARE HANDS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER AND PERSON IN CHARGE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW UNCOVERED BEEF STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT UNCOVERED SLICED FRUIT (MELON GRAPES)AND PANS OF HUMMUS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REARRANGE FOOD PRODUCTS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION AND DISCARD ALL CONTAMINATED FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK IN MENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYER WITH ADEQUATE AIR FLOW VELOCITY MUST REMAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME, FACILITY MUST REPAIR HAND DRYER AND/OR OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS & MAINTAIN. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR (FAUCET KNOBS DOES NOT TURN OFF WATER) IN REAR WASR WASHING ARE OF FACILITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LABELS NEEDED ON ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS AT FRONT COUNTER, ( DESSERTS, BROWNIES, ETC) TO INCLUDE NAME OF PRODUCT, ADDRESS OF FACILITY AND INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.
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Mar 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found cutting boards in kitchen area heavily stained, with deep groves. Must resurface or replace cutting boards. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive grease build up inside lower interior or fryer in front prep area. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Mar 18, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABLES ON PREPACKAGED DESSERTS,(BROWNIES,BACKLAVA) AT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COCA COLA MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LABELS NEEDED ON BOTTLES OF OIL. OBSERVED LABELS NEEDED ON ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS TO INCLUDE NAME OF PRODUCT, ADDRESS OF FACILITY AND INGREDIENTS OF PRODUCT.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPATULAS IN CONTAINER IMPROPERLY STORED. STORE SPATULAS WITH HANDLES FACING UP TO MINIMIZE HAND CONTACT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF SODA/ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF SODA/ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Jan 20, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBDERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING, WALLS, SHELVES AND BOXES AT REAR. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR ABOVE PREP TABLES AND WHERE NECESSARY TO REMOVE OLD FOOD BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AT REAR OF FOOD SPLASHES/BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN. SEAL OPENINGS INTO WALL AROUND TUBING AT REAR BY 3-COMP SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER VALVE AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL PRE-COOKED/COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH NAME AND DATES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE WATER AROUND MOP SINK AT REAR AND KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 16, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 13, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO PROPEPRLY PROTECT FOOD AND AT SIDE OF THE COUNTER AT SAME AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK.
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Jul 13, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING NEEDED AROUND HANDSINK & BOTH HOT & COLD DISPLAY UNITS AT FRONT PREP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR CRACKS IN THE DINING ROOM & BATHROOMS MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BATHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
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Jul 10, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA IS 53.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT FIXED & MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING NEEDED AROUND HANDSINK & BOTH HOT & COLD DISPLAY UNITS AT FRONT PREP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR CRACKS IN THE DINING ROOM AREA MUST BE SEALED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BATHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nesh Mediterranean Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nesh Mediterranean Grill on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nesh Mediterranean Grill?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Nesh Mediterranean Grill.
Has Nesh Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nesh Mediterranean Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nesh Mediterranean Grill 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 Nesh Mediterranean Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nesh Mediterranean Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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