Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Idof Fresh Mediterranean

Name: Idof Fresh Mediterranean
Address: 6558 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL

6558 N Sheridan Rd

Last inspected Mar 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass

Mar 11, 2025

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN ICE CHUTE AT SELF SERVE AT ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

ADDITIONAL HOT WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(REMOVE GRIMES AND RUST).ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE ICE MACHINE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRESENT CERTIFICATE ARE ALL EXPIRED FROM:2023

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

May 3, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS AT FROM PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED ONE STORAGE CONTAINER OF GROUND BEEF PORTIONS TO BE LEFT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON COUNTER. OBSERVED 108 PORTIONS OF GROUND BEEF TO BE AT 55.2F, ABOVE THE REQUIRED COLD HOLDING OF 41F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT $60. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COLD HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREPARATION AND DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA TO NOT HAVE LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL DRY GOODS STORAGE BINS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE CONTENTS (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, ETC.).

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 39Contamination

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CANNED GOODS AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS (LETTUCE CUTTINGS) ON FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 3, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 8, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 7, 2023

Fail

9 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DEMONSTRATING FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOODS INCLUDING BEEF ARE PREPARED COOKED, AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 2 DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERTION/COLD HOLD UNIT AND MAINTAIN. NO TIME TEMPERAURE FOOD WITHIN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

REAR PREP AREA TABLESIDE CAN OPENER AND BRACKET NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

WATER DISPENSING FAUCET ATTACHED TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE WATER DISPENSING FAUCET, HAND SINK MUST ONLY BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LARGE SHEET TRAY OF MEAT BALLS ON COUNTER NEXT TO GRILL AT ROOM TEMPERAURE OF 57F. 10LBS OF MEATBALLS VALUED AT $30 WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT AT MULTIPLE SINKS INCLUDING HANDWASHING SINKS, WASHBOWL SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HOT WATER TO BE 60.3F - 61.6F THROUGHOUT FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

WASTE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS MISSING LIDS/COVERS. MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CAULKING ALONG TOP OF REAR 3 COMPARTMETN SINK IS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN OR RECAULK.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 7, 2023 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 26, 2023

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DEMONSTRATING FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF SLICED COOKED ONIONS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 105F-132F. ALL GRILLED ONIONS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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notedCode 54Facility maintenance

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ENCLOSURE FOR GARBAGE AREA UNCLEAN. THE AREA NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. ALL GARBAGE RECEPTALCES NEED TO BE KEPT COVERED AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER IN THE REAR. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, INCLUDING RETURNING BREAD TRAYS ETC. MUST BE ABLE TO MONITOR FOR PEST CONTROL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOODS, INCLUDING BEEF ARE PREPARED COOKED, AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 39Contamination