Damenzo's Ristorante
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2021
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Damenzo's Ristorante stretching back to 2015. Damenzo's Ristorante was last inspected on Mar 26, 2021. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Damenzo's Ristorante is from Mar 26, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “thermometers provided & accurate” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Damenzo's Ristorante on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF ( TCS) FOOD. 2 EXTRA LARGE SAUSAGE AND CHEESE PIZZAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 98.0F INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT THAT DOOR OF UNIT LEFT OPEN. INSRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT ( TCS) FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT APPROX 6-LBS, COST APPROX $ 25.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP STATIONS, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE WALK COOLERS AND FREEZER, ALSO REACH IN PREP COOLER, POTATOE CUTTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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May 19, 2020
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP STATIONS, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE WALK COOLERS AND FREEZER, ALSO REACH IN PREP COOLER, POTATOE CUTTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS, LITTER AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT GREASE BUILD UP.
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May 12, 2020
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP STATIONS, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE WALK COOLERS AND FREEZER, ALSO REACH IN PREP COOLER, POTATOE CUTTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP LID,DRIPPING DOWN SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. ALSO GREASE HAS ACCUMULATED ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA AND CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS, LITTER AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT GREASE BUILD UP.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT.
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Oct 18, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 15, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA BY ICE CREAM MACHINE AND PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 79.0F.. MUST REPAIR BY REINSPECTION IN 2- DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) INSTRUCTED TO USE NEAREAT HAND SINK.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 JUMBO PIZZAS ( SAUSAGE AND CHEESE)INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT BEING MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 87.0F TO 121.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN(TCS) HOT FOODS AT 135.F OR HIGHER. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DIACARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $ 35.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 08-10-2018. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF 31 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON FLOORS ALONG WINDOWS,NEAR HAND SINK, IN UNUSED PREP AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELF, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS: ITALIAN BEEF 49.8F, COOKED STEAK 50.3F, CHORIZO 50.7F, COOKED PASTA 50.1F, COOKED CHICKEN 51.8F, COOKED PORK 50.1F, PASTRAMI 47.7F; 55.8F, SLICED TOMATOES 48.7F, SLICED TURKEY 55.8F, SLICED HAM 54.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER 48.7F AND PREP COOLER 51.6F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR LESS. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED SOUTH PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 16, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND PREPACKAGED CHEESECAKES AND CAKES NOT LABELED. MUST INSTALL LABELS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DESSERTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTERS NOT CLEAN UNDER HOOD OF GREAE, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BY ICE MACHINE
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 58 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES UNDER LOWER SHELVES, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS, MOP CLOSET FLOORS AND ON TOP OF UNCLEAN,UNUSED EQUIPMENT . MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED,( IE COOLING COOKED BEEF, MAKING PIZZAS, BEEF SANDWICHES- 187.9F RED SAUCE-167.8F.) NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL ( QAC) SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION f( for 3- comp sink set up in south dish washing area) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND PREPACKAGED CHEESECAKES AND CAKES NOT LABELED. MUST INSTALL LABELS ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DESSERTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, CAN GOOD UNIT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES ON SOUTH SECTION OF RESTAURANT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTERS NOT CLEAN UNDER HOODS OF GREASE, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BY ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO REFGERATION THERMOMETER ISIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLER. . ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 12, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN SOUTH PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS, PREP TABLES, OVENS, ICE MACHINE.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI MEATS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, ROAST BEEF 58.4F, CHICKEN 54.6F, TURKEY 56.8F, CORNED BEEF 57.6F, PROSCIUTTO 56.3F, SLICED TOMATO 57.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF DELI MEAT, CHEESE, AND SLICED TOMATOES. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ICE MACHINE, 1-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SLICERS, PREP TABLES, OVENS, ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SOUTH PREP AREA. REMOVE EXCESS CRATES AND LITTER OUTSIDE NORTH DOOR. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Oct 26, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN GASKET ON THE RIGHT PREP COOLER DOOR IN THE REAR IN FRONT OF THE PIZZA OVENS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS.
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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 IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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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 WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, REMOVE THE FOOD SPILLS AND FLOUR. ALSO, MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS IN THE REAR COOKING AREA.
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Jun 8, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING B0ARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMIT THE LARGEST UTENSILS OR REMOVE LARGE UTENSILS FROM THE PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Damenzo's Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Damenzo's Ristorante on file is from Mar 26, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Damenzo's Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Damenzo's Ristorante.
Has Damenzo's Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Damenzo's Ristorante have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Damenzo's Ristorante 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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