D Chile
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2020
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Score
D Chile has been inspected 11 times since 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 10, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. D Chile's record stops at Nov 10, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting D Chile on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST 1-DOOR WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEANUP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEANUP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMANL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE NEEDS TO BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, ALONG THE BASEBOARDS, AND IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 17, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2018
Routine
15 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD (SHREDDED LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACE ON PLATED FOOD.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS OR PLASTIC GLOVES.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL SINKS HAND SINK WATER TEMPERATURE IS 72.3F,3- COMPARTMENT SINK 90.3F AT THIS TIME.MINIMUM 85.0F AT HAND SINK AND 110.0F FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL BOWL INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND A LARGE GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.BOWL AND GARBAGE CAN WAS REMOVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAM,RICE,CHICKEN,ETC) MUST PROVIDE AND POST FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2088601 9/21/17 NOT CORRECTED#38-HAND SINK NEEDED IN THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING LOCKS ON BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED IN DINING AREA OR MOVE INSIDE OF PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE/PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES ,PREP COOLERS,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,KNIFE CADDY,WINDOW SILLS,MICROWAVE,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN COOLERS,MOPSINK BASIN,PIPES ALONG WALLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND BASE BOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR,ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREA AND CASHIER SERVICE COUNTER,REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN AN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. FLAT TOP GRILL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. HANDSINK IS NEEED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZR IN REAR OF PREMISES OF HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UPAND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS UNSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PRE COOLER IN PREP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Dec 18, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER THE GRILL. OBSERVED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEATS. BEANS, RICE AND SLICED VEGETABLES IN THE PREP COOLER AND 2 TWO DOOR REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON BOTH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATORS TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED ICE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELF UNDER GRILL WITH CLUTTER, FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINING AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN FOOD PREP IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND INTERIOR OF DOORS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
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Aug 18, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: LARGE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 54.9F. CONDENSOR APPEARS TO BE LEAKING. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER COOLERS ON SITE UNTIL REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CONTAINER OF COOKED CHORIZO AT 50.9F, CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS AT 50.1F IN PREP COOLER. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND INTERIOR OF DOORS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STOED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN DESINGATED AREA.
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May 28, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE RAW WOOD BASEBOARDS HAVE GAPS AT THE BOTTOM WHERE FOOD CAN GET STUCK, SEAL THE RAW WOOD AND CAULK THE CRACKS TO FACILITATE EASY CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D Chile last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D Chile on file is from Nov 10, 2020. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D Chile?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at D Chile.
Has D Chile's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at D Chile have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at D Chile 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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