Ada Street-Dmk
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Ada Street-Dmk has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent visit was on Aug 22, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Ada Street-Dmk since Aug 22, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Ada Street-Dmk's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TON COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS, PANS, AND BOWLS STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THAT EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPES NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED IN THE CORNER OF THE OUTDOOR PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AND TO PREVENT FUTURE BACKUPS.
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May 2, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR LID AND GREASE HANGING OFF THE SIDE OF THE EXTERIOR RECEPTACLE. ALL GREASE MUST BE MAINTAINED INSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON THE FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING INSIDE OF THE FREEZER UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CEILING FAN ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA IS MISSING THE CEILING FAN VENT COVER. MUST PROVIDE MISSING FAN VENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND THE DEEP FRYER. REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT, GREASE TRAP AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE BOTH TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THEE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 26, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES SERVES RIBS, STEAKS AND SALADS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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May 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW OR ON MENUS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DRAWERS IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR BETWEEN DISHWASHER AND WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine parts not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and beihnd equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Must replace treshold at front entry door.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair wearing in prep area. Intructed to have all food handlers wear proper hair restraints.
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Oct 17, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Low temperature dishmachine not properly sanitizing. Chlorine at 0ppm sanitizing strength. Instructed that low temperature dish machine must sanitize at 100 ppm Chlorine. Serious citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine parts not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and beihnd equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Must replace treshold at front entry door.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair wearing in prep area. Intructed to have all food handlers wear proper hair restraints.
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Feb 9, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR,SHELVING IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. EXPOSED BRICKS ABOVE BACK OF BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,LACKING WATER PRESSURE AT SAME SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BACKYARD POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ada Street-Dmk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ada Street-Dmk on file is from Aug 22, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ada Street-Dmk?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ada Street-Dmk.
Has Ada Street-Dmk's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ada Street-Dmk have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ada Street-Dmk means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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