Food Safety Report: Koko's Mediterranean Grill, 1760 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 28, 2025
8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed male food handler rinsing gloved hands at 1- compartment sink and then removed gloves and rinse hands under running water and then placed on plastic gloves without washing hands proper at designated hand washing sink. Instructed manager on hand washing & where needed. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat foods such as 10lbs. Cooked chicken ranging from 116. 7f-122. 4f inside of hot holding unit. Product was discarded by manager must have hot holding foods at 135. 0f or above. Appx. 10lbs. $30. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs cooked ready to eat foods such as 10lbs. Cooked chicken breast ranging at 71. 6f. 10lbs. Cooked chicken kabobs-71. 0f. 10lbs. Diced chicken-128. 3f inside of cold holding unit. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41. . 0f or below. Appx. 30lbs. $90. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed repackaged desserts on display for sale without proper info given. Must provide and maintain.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 25 or more live small flies flying around,on wall and exterior of walk in cooler on 1st fl. ,in front mopsink closet,rear prep/dish washing areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/28/25. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom of center prep area exit door must make door tight fitting.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed several boxes of plastic cups and food storage trays underneath waste line pipes in basement must remove and store properly to prevent cross contamination.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use from counters and cutting boards.

46. Gloves used properly
- comments: observed improper usage of gloves by employee.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace worn door gaskets on front prep cooler,rear 2- door reach in freezer & reach in cooler.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout basement and provide adequate shelving units.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from meat slicer,reach in & prep coolers,ice dispenser on soda machine.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: must repair or replace leaky backflow device underneath rear 3- compartment sink. Must secure lid on sump pump in basement.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops in both mopsink closets.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in rear 1st fl. Storage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases in prep and dish washing areas,basement.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean debris build up from filters and hood at cooking equipment.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2608489 12/5/24 not corrected -#57-2-102. 13 observed several food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training. #58- 2-102. 13 observed the certified food managers without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

62. Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
- comments: observed evidence of a plastic food container being used as an ash tray with appx 100 or cigarette butts on floor underneath food storage rack in basement. Instructed manager that there is no smoking or storage of smoking materials allowed on premises. (7-32-020(c)(cos)

Source: chicago.gov