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MIDDLE EAST GRILL

1512 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, IL, 60640

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
May 13, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (6)

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

    NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

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

    NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    NOTED CRACKS ON WALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BY THE BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 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.