Damenzo's
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, Damenzo's has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. On Aug 26, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Damenzo's dates to Aug 26, 2019.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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 26, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POT AND PANS STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT POTS AND PANS SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE EQUIPMENT AND THE PUSH CARTS WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 - OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING: KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SERVING AREA AND COAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP, ALL POP GUNS AND HOLDERS AT BAR AREA, AND BOTTLE RAIL TO REMOVE ALL SYRUP BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, FLOORS IN SERVING AREA AND COAT ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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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 FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND DEEP FRYERS.
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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 THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 10, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 10, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 13, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED OPENINGS INTO THE WALL BASE AT THE SIDE FRONT DOOR AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL WALL TO PREVENT ENRTY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Sep 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE ABD CORNERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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May 24, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS INOPERATIVE, REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THE SANITARY RINSE CAN BE CHECKED AND VERIFIED.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR, INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND SANITARY TOWELS AND ADD SPLASH GUARDS IF IT IS LOCATED NEXT TO A PREPARATION OR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GAPS IN THE FLOOR OF THE NORTHEAST KITCHEN FLOOR AROUND THE PIPES WERE FOUND AND NEED TO BE SEALED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Damenzo's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Damenzo's on file is from Aug 26, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Damenzo's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Damenzo's.
Has Damenzo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Damenzo's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Damenzo's 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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