Pass

Idof Fresh Mediterranean

555 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 15, 2026

Idof Fresh Mediterranean was last inspected on January 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

January 15, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves inside reach-in cooler at front service line, Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employees clothing placed on food containers shelf, instructed to store separately.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the faucet handle while water was running in the women's toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers without hair restraint. All persons shall wear effective hair restraints, such as hairnets, baseball caps, or sun visors, where the hair is covered and contained. Hair spray is not adequate. Mustache or beard restraints shall be used for any facial hair exceeding one (1) inch in length.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of food handler training. Instructed manager to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide allegren training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 lbs of tomato and cucumber salad @ improper cold holding temperatures located inside of 2 door refrigeration unit located in front prep area and on top of freezer in rear prep area. Temperatures ranged between 44.8-55.0f during this time. Observed approximately 10 lbs of chickpea & quinoa salad @ improper cold holding temperatures (51.5f) located on front service line cold hold in front prep. Instructed to hold all said cold time/temperature control for safety food items @ 41 f or below at all times. Must maintain.manager discarded and denatured during this time. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 door reach in cooler in rear prep area @ improper temperature during time of inspection. Noted temperature @ 53.0f, during this time. Instructed to discontinue using refrigeration unit until serviced and maintaining a cold temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued. Tagged equipment.7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in upright refrigeration unit located in real prep. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled towels air drying on prep tables throughout facility.instructed to store in concentrated solution at least 50 ppm and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from storage racks in walk in cooler, surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean water and dried food debris from floors under heavy equipment in rear prep. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.