What is Oda Mediterranean Cuisine's health inspection score?

Oda Mediterranean Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Oda Mediterranean Cuisine last inspected?

Oda Mediterranean Cuisine was last inspected on November 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Oda Mediterranean Cuisine have?

Oda Mediterranean Cuisine has 24 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Oda Mediterranean Cuisine safe to eat at?

Yes, Oda Mediterranean Cuisine has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Oda Mediterranean Cuisine serve?

Oda Mediterranean Cuisine serves Mediterranean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Oda Mediterranean Cuisine

Name: Oda Mediterranean Cuisine
Address: 5657-5659 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 91

5657-5659 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/24/2025

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0Excellent

Mediterranean•Edgewater

Ranked #52 of 282 in EdgewaterBetter than 92% of mediterranean restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Nov 24, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Jul 2025

3 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR OF PREP AREA NEAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL-GENDER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL-GENDER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK, WAREWASHING HANDSINK, REAR WAREWASHING AND BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS, RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE TURNED WATER TEMPERATURE UP FROM BOILER IN BASEMENT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOW AT 100F AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 111F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT REAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND UTILIZE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL PLUMBING IS CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 TO 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER SHELVING IN THE ADJACENT STORAGE AREA OF THE BAR, ON SHELVING IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM, BEHIND THE DOOR ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED OPEN BAIT IN THE BAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE OPEN BAIT AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS, POT/PANS ABOVE THE PREP AND DISH HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPER/SPRAYER SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT HANDLES.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOOR MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SMALL COOLER AT THE BAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE DUST NOTED ON BOTH CEILING VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2568035 ON 12-6-22 NOT CORRECTED. #44- MUST NOT STORE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON THE OUTDOOR REAR PATIO.#45- ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME UPPER PORTIONS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST NOT STORE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON THE OUTDOOR REAR PATIO.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INTERIOR DRAINAGE BIN OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREAS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED.---POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY.---- FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNUSED FURNITURE ON THE REAR DECK MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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