Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Me Dee Inc.
4805 N Damen Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Nov 21, 2025
22
Inspections on record
12
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Nov 21, 2025
- #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEAN AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 18, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 29, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 25, 2019 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 24, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 23, 2016 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 14, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 13, 2015 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 8, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 2, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 30, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 18, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 22, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Me Dee Inc. — questions
- Did Me Dee Inc. pass its last health inspection?
- Me Dee Inc. at 4805 N Damen Ave was inspected on Nov 21, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Me Dee Inc.?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 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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