What is Idof Fresh Mediterranean's health inspection score?

Idof Fresh Mediterranean has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Idof Fresh Mediterranean last inspected?

Idof Fresh Mediterranean was last inspected on March 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Idof Fresh Mediterranean have?

Idof Fresh Mediterranean has 32 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Idof Fresh Mediterranean safe to eat at?

Yes, Idof Fresh Mediterranean has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Idof Fresh Mediterranean

Name: Idof Fresh Mediterranean
Address: 600 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 88

600 E GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/5/2026

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0Excellent

Streeterville

Ranked #173 of 705 in Streeterville

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

600 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

May 2023

3 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

5 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC USED AS LINER IN REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE & MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN & WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS INSTALLED ABOVE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT: ON CEILING ABOVE DRINKS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, ON THE CEILING ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE SIDE STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY ARE NOT LOCATED OVER FOOD, FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (GYRO SPINNER PLATES) STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CAULK SEALING BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR WALL OF WAREWASHING AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CAULK SEALING ALONG WALL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL FIXTURES EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE OR SEEPAGE SEALED TO ADJOINING WALLS OR EQUIPMENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND RUSTED SUCH THAT PIERCING BLADE IS NO LONGER EASILY-REMOVABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY OR PROVIDE NEW CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY SUCH THAT CUTTING OR PIERCING PARTS ARE EASILY-REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LARGE FOOD PIECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND CONDENSATION ON CEILING TILES ADJACENT TO MAIN COOK LINE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS IN ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND CONDENSATION ON ADJOINING WALLS AND CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH EMPTY 5-GALLON DETERGENT BUCKET IN BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 5-GALLON BUCKET AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS CLEAR FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED BUCKET AND MADE SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA, SOAP DISPENSER CARTRIDGE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP CARTRIDGE TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS INSTALLED ABOVE FOOD OR EQUIPMENT: ON CEILING ABOVE DRINKS NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, ON THE CEILING ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE SIDE STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY ARE NOT LOCATED OVER FOOD, FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (GYRO SPINNER PLATES) STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CAULK SEALING BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR WALL OF WAREWASHING AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CAULK SEALING ALONG WALL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL FIXTURES EXPOSED TO SPILLAGE OR SEEPAGE SEALED TO ADJOINING WALLS OR EQUIPMENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND RUSTED SUCH THAT PIERCING BLADE IS NO LONGER EASILY-REMOVABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY OR PROVIDE NEW CAN OPENER ASSEMBLY SUCH THAT CUTTING OR PIERCING PARTS ARE EASILY-REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND LARGE FOOD PIECES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND CONDENSATION ON CEILING TILES ADJACENT TO MAIN COOK LINE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS IN ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND CONDENSATION ON ADJOINING WALLS AND CEILINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−35 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2575688 dated on 5-10-23 for violation # 60. (Sneeze guard too short not protecting open food container at front service line), instructed manager to correct violations within given time frame. priority violation 7-42-090.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, hummus...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
refer to violation #60

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
refer to violation #60.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
refer to violation #60.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
No food handlers certificate for food handler staff , instructed to obtain.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
Previous core violations not corrected from Report # 2560262 dated 7-05-22 for violation #15:Sneeze guard too short not protecting open food container at front service line, instructed manager to extend shield so food is protected from customers contamination, violation # 40:Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear. #45:disposable forks and spoons mouth piece exposed to customer's contamination, instructed to store in a way that mouth piece is protected. Instructed manager to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
Sneeze guard too short not protecting open food container at front service line, instructed manager to extend shield so food is protected from customers contamination.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
Missing a thermometer in a stand up cooler, instructed to install.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Missing label on a bulk food container ( salt ) instructed to label and maintain.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
disposable forks and spoons mouth piece exposed to customer's contamination, instructed to store in a way that mouth piece is protected.

Base deductions−24 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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