PASS
Risk 1 (High)
CEDARS MEDITHERRANEAN KITCHEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
CEDARS MEDITHERRANEAN KITCHEN
(AKA: CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN)
1206 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO 60615
Restaurant
March 27, 2025
Canvass
License #1382730
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 2nd FLOOR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. NOTED LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON THE 1st FLOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 2nd FLOOR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. NOTED LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON THE 1st FLOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection