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MEDITERRANEO CAFE

4229 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60618

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
June 24, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
14
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (14)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

    OBSERVED NO SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

    OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 47

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

    OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 47

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

    MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

    OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED DAMGED, CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BIG OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN THE BASMENT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASMEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK WORN OUTBLACK CAULKING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT THE BASEMENT PREP DOUBLE ELETRICAL OVEN.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.