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Damas

2221 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Last inspected: May 20, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Damas is still short, with only two visits logged. Damas was last inspected on May 20, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “management, food employee and conditional employee”, showing up two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Damas is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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90
May 3, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AIR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 79.9 INSIDE THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMEPRATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALD CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED O PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. INSTRUTED TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Damas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Damas on file is from May 20, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Damas?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Damas.

Has Damas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Damas have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Damas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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