Did Medi Kitchen + Cocktail pass its last health inspection?

Medi Kitchen + Cocktail at 2138 N Halsted St was inspected on Dec 2, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Medi Kitchen + Cocktail?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Medi Kitchen + Cocktail

2138 N Halsted St, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Dec 2, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 2, 2025

#5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 0 PPM INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT BAR. SANITIZER READING MUST BE AT LEAST 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS STORED FACING UP IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS AND OPENINGS THROUGOUT CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
#60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-26-2025, REPORT #2622820. #58-NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 2, 2025	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2025	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 29, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 9, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 2, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 8, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 27, 2018	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2017	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2016	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 24, 2015	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2014	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 25, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2010	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2010	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Medi Kitchen + Cocktail — questions

Did Medi Kitchen + Cocktail pass its last health inspection?: Medi Kitchen + Cocktail at 2138 N Halsted St was inspected on Dec 2, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Medi Kitchen + Cocktail?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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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