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ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

5657-5659 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627594

Location recorded for this inspection · ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE · 5657-5659 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621092

Location recorded for this inspection · ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE · 5657-5659 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

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

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621044

Location recorded for this inspection · ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE · 5657-5659 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

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

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT REAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 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.

  • 56

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

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620352

Location recorded for this inspection · ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE · 5657-5659 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604588

Location recorded for this inspection · ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE · 5657-5659 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604095

Location recorded for this inspection · ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE · 5657-5659 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND SMALL COOLER AT THE BAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE OF THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568035

Location recorded for this inspection · ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE · 5657-5659 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

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

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON THE OUTDOOR REAR PATIO.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTERIOR DRAINAGE BIN OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH AREAS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNUSED FURNITURE ON THE REAR DECK MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567778

Location recorded for this inspection · ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE · 5657-5659 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523674

Location recorded for this inspection · ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE · 5657-5659 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY GREASE TRAP AREA AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT(OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)MUST BE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523346

Location recorded for this inspection · ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE · 5657-5659 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365244

Location recorded for this inspection · ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE · 5657-5659 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR). MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP TABLES WITH DARKS STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT ON BACK PATIO AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR PORCH AND AREA UNDER PORCH TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2363024

Location recorded for this inspection · ODA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE · 5657-5659 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2658415.

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