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IDOF FRESH MEDITERRANEAN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

IDOF FRESH MEDITERRANEAN (AKA: I DREAM OF FALAFEL/SALT) 851 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
May 29, 2018 Canvass License #2333986
3
Total Violations
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #19
MAJOR
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. LIDS WIDE OPENED WITH GARBAGE SPILLAGE. OIL CONTAINER EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN/CLUTTERED. (OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC.) NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN/CLUTTERED. (OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC.) NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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