1206 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Hyde ParkA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Inspectors found approximately 70 mouse droppings throughout the second-floor prep area.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND WALL PERIMETER OF THE ENTIRE ROOM OF THE SECOND-FLOOR PREP AREA. ADVISED MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. "
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
Cedars Meditherranean Kitchen has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 86% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 20, 2026.
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Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.