PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

MED KITCHEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MED KITCHEN (AKA: GREEK KITCHEN) 219 W WASHINGTON ST, CHICAGO 60606 Restaurant
April 26, 2016 Canvass License #2055163
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on April 26, 2016. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass w/ Conditions outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 2 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

2
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY AZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER COLD LINE.APPROX 6LBS OF HUMMUS-46.7F,1LB OF COOKED EGGPLANT-45.1F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.APPROX 7LBS/ COST APPROX $40.00.
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY AZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER COLD LINE.APPROX 6LBS OF HUMMUS-46.7F,1LB OF COOKED EGGPLANT-45.1F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.APPROX 7LBS/ COST APPROX $40.00.
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections