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Idof Fresh Mediterranean

555 W Monroe St, Chicago 60661 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 15, 2026

7

Inspections on record

6

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 15, 2026

  1. #33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOOD (CHICKPEA SALAD) COOLING WHILE COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LID IN THE REAR UPRIGHT 1-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A MAKESHIFT SPLASH CATCH FOR UTILITY AREA CONDENSATE WATER DISCHARGE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES EASILY CLEANABLE.
  3. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINIM FOIL USED AS MAKESHIFE GREASE DRIP CATCH AT THE MAIN COOK LINE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND REPLACE WITH APPROVED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM GREASE DRIP CATCH TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ON SURFACES BELOW VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTER MISSING AND BUILD UP OF GREASE AND CONDENSATE WATER ALONG SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD FILTER AND ADJACENT WALLS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE SIZE AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG SYSTEM AND ADJACENT SURFACES.
  5. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING STAFF ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FROM AN APPROVED VENDOR AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jan 15, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 8, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2019LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Idof Fresh Mediterranean — questions

Did Idof Fresh Mediterranean pass its last health inspection?
Idof Fresh Mediterranean at 555 W Monroe St was inspected on Jan 15, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Idof Fresh Mediterranean?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOOD (CHICKPEA SALAD) COOLING WHILE COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LID IN THE REAR UPRIGHT 1-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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