What is Chicago Mediterranean Grill, Inc's health inspection score?

Chicago Mediterranean Grill, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago Mediterranean Grill, Inc last inspected?

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

How many health violations does Chicago Mediterranean Grill, Inc have?

Chicago Mediterranean Grill, Inc has 27 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Mediterranean Grill, Inc safe to eat at?

Chicago Mediterranean Grill, Inc has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Chicago Mediterranean Grill, Inc

Name: Chicago Mediterranean Grill, Inc
Address: 2815-2817 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 71

2815-2817 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/5/2026

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Logan Square

Ranked #509 of 730 in Logan Square

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

13x

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 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

2815-2817 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

May 2025

1 inspections

11 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

10 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED BEEF, APPROX 3 LBS GRILLED VEGETABLES RANGING BETWEEN 80-90F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @ 135 OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. SAID FOOD ITEMS WEREVOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON REAR PREP TABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: APPROX 3 LBS SLICED GRYO AND 4 LBS COOKED CHICKEN. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 60-62F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT AL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AS WELL AS SMALL CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA CONTAINING SEASONINGS, SPICES ETC WITHOUT LABLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL OF FOOD ITEM WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINALLY PACKAGING.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD LARGE BIN CONTAINING SALAD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED CLUTTERED AND UNABLE TO ACCESS SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID SPACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−21 pts

Jun 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.NOTED PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN WATER HEATER CLOSET WITH WATER DAMAGE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, DISH AND REAR PREP. FLOOR IS UNSTABLE WHEN WALKING TILES SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13: OBSERVED DETACHED BASE BOARD ALONG ENTIRE PREP AREAS, DISH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MANTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN RESTROOM, BOILER ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER LEAKING WATER FROM COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−20 pts

May 25

License InspectionFail

11 Basic

11 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Basic (11)

−22 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.NOTED PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN WATER HEATER CLOSET WITH WATER DAMAGE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, DISH AND REAR PREP. FLOOR IS UNSTABLE WHEN WALKING TILES SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DETACHED BASE BOARD ALONG ENTIRE PREP AREAS, DISH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MANTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN RESTROOM, BOILER ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER LEAKING WATER FROM COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−22 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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