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Damenzo's

901-903 W 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2019
64
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Damenzo's was last inspected on Dec 17, 2019. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Damenzo's's record stops at Dec 17, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED CHEESE CAKE AND BROWNIE IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND THE WOMEN RESTROOM ON MAIN LEVEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH RESTROOMS LISTED.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY/UNUSED ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN RESTROOM, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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May 8, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood on shelving in the basement, and along the inside floor of the bar. Must paint or seal all raw wood to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed exposed duct work above main kitchen area. Must install barrier above kitchen, below duct work. Must make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed space at bottom of walls in stair well; small holes throughout brick wall in restroom near front small dining room; and several gaps around pipes in basement dry storage and prep. Must seal to prevent pest entry, and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Instructed must install light shields or use shatter proof bulbs throughout kitchen and basement. Must maintain same.
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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 Dec 17, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Damenzo's?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Damenzo's.

Has Damenzo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Damenzo's have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Damenzo's 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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