Dave & Buster's
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2019
100
Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Dave & Buster's stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jul 12, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Dave & Buster's's record stops at Jul 12, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dave & Buster's is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jul 12, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (A): **P** Handwashing Sink, Installation (Min. Temp) OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER RESTROOMS (WOMEN AND MEN) WITHOUT HOT WATER. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70 F - 76 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. -
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11: **C** Effectiveness- Hair Restraints OBSERVED CHEF WITH BEARD EXCEEDING 1 INCH WITH NO BEARD RESTRAINT .ALL PERSONS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, SUCH AS HAIRNETS, BASEBALL CAPS, OR SUN VISORS, WHERE THE HAIR IS COVERED AND CONTAINED. MUSTACHE OR BEARD RESTRAINTS SHALL BE USED FOR ANY FACIAL HAIR EXCEEDING ONE (1) INCH IN LENGTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND NO OF PROOF ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. -
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Jul 5, 2019
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARATION COOLERS IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE: COOLER E AT 60 F AND COOLER G5 AT 57 F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE PREPARATION COOLER. PREPARATION COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREPARATION COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE PREPARATION COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER RESTROOMS (WOMEN AND MEN) WITHOUT HOT WATER. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70 F - 76 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE SANITIZING PLATES AT A TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 180 F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, CAESAR DRESSING, PICO DE GALLO, SHREDDED CHEESE AND OTHER TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN E AND G5 PREPARATION COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION; COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 61 F-48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS 20 LBS , COST OF ALL FOODS $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEF WITH BEARD EXCEEDING 1 INCH WITH NO BEARD RESTRAINT .ALL PERSONS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, SUCH AS HAIRNETS, BASEBALL CAPS, OR SUN VISORS, WHERE THE HAIR IS COVERED AND CONTAINED. MUSTACHE OR BEARD RESTRAINTS SHALL BE USED FOR ANY FACIAL HAIR EXCEEDING ONE (1) INCH IN LENGTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OF PROOF ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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May 18, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at exposed hand sink, at second floor main bar. Informed manager that paper towels must be at exposed hand sink to ensure proper hand-washing. Site corrected the violation during inspection. Critical violation# 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 service manager on site nor posted during inspection, while potential hazardous foods chicken, steak, pasta, etc. were being prepared and or served. Informed site that certified food service manager must be on site whenever potentially hazardous are prepared and or served. Serious violation # 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease build on hood filters, above grill station in rear prep next to dish washing area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed 1 of 3 automatic water faucets in men's restroom on 2nd floor, not working, at time of inspection. Instructed site to repair and ensure hot and cold water under city pressure. Maintain at all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed several sanitizer buckets stored on floor, at main cook line. Instructed manager to elevate at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. Maintain at all times.
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May 16, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND TAN COLORED BUILD UP AT THE INNER PANEL AND CHUTE AT THE LARGE ICE MACHINE (#4 FROM LEFT TO RIGHT).MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE LARGE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 23, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN COVERS AT BARS ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN GASKETS AT THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLERS ALONG THE COOK LINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIORS OF CABINETS AND SHELVINGS AT BAR AREAS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,BAR COOLERS,INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHMACHINE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BARS AND STORAGE ROOMS,UTILITY ROOMS,LIQUOR ROOM THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR FENCED DUMPSTER AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT THE ICE MACHINE AND AT BAR AREAS ARE CHIPPED AT THE ENDS OF SCOOPS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTAS,PORK, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN COVERS AT BARS ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN GASKETS AT THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLERS ALONG THE COOK LINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIORS OF CABINETS AND SHELVINGS AT BAR AREAS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,BAR COOLERS,INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHMACHINE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BARS AND STORAGE ROOMS,UTILITY ROOMS,LIQUOR ROOM THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR FENCED DUMPSTER AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT THE ICE MACHINE AND AT BAR AREAS ARE CHIPPED AT THE ENDS OF SCOOPS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO COOK LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES AT BARS ARE WET, NEED RE-GROUTING WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY .
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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 SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS. THE WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR BROKEN COVED BASEBOARDS INSIDE SAME COOLERS.
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Mar 2, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF 2 ICE MACHINES ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 LIVE ROACHES FOUND ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 3 LIVE ADULT ROACHES AT THE (MIDWAY BAR) LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR, CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER AND BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.ALSO,OBSERVED 1 INFANT ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE (SHOW ROOM BAR)LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR.ONE SET OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM IN BETWEEN DOORS.ALSO,THE DOUBLE DOORS TO THE BOILER ROOM HAS APPROXIMATELY 2 INCH GAP ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ELIMINATE CLUTTERED ARTICLES STORED IN BAR AREAS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND CENTER OF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE FENCED GARBAGE,WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.THE SPACE AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA IS CLUTTERED HAS FOUL ODORS,POOLS OF STANDING DIRTY WATERS,EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF PIGEON DROPPINGS AND RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE SIDE OF THE DUMPSTER AREA.ALSO,THE RECYCLING DUMPSTERS ARE OVERFLOWING,LIDS CANNOT CLOSE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN COVERS AT BARS ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL GUM BENEATH THE BAR COUNTERS AND TABLES AND MAINTAIN. NO SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO COOK LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIORS OF CABINETS AND SHELVINGS AT BAR AREAS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,BAR COOLERS,INTERIORS OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(BARS,UTILITY JANITORIAL ROOM,BOILER ROOM,MECHANICAL ROOM,STORAGE ROOMS AT REAR OF PREMISES ETC.). ALSO,FLOOR TILES AT BARS ARE WET, NEED RE-GROUTING WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY .
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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 SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS. THE WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR BROKEN COVED BASEBOARDS INSIDE SAME COOLERS. SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN COAT ROOM AND ON EAST WALL OF THE OAK BANQUET ROOM.REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VARIOUS WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPES BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT BAR AREAS. REPAIR/REPLACE ONE FAUCET INSIDE THE MENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE (SHOW ROOM BAR) IS SLOW DRAINING AND BAR GUN DRAIN LINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BARS AND STORAGE ROOMS,UTILITY ROOMS,LIQUOR ROOM THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-28-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES BY THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1497785 ON 10/14/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISHROOM AND BARS. APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISHROOM, BAR AREAS, FOOD PREP AREAS AND HALLWAYS TO THE DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE BINS AT THE MIDWAY BAR, AREAS UNDER THE PREP COUNTER AT THE COOK'S LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND THE SIDES, LEGS AND WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, ALL SURFACES BEHIND THE 3 BARS WITH DRINK SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM DRY AND CLEAN. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AT THE SERVICE BAR, COOK'S LINE AND MIDWAY BAR TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR GRATES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, DISHROOM AND BARS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MIDDLE OF THE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, SERVICE BAR AND DISHROOM. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH CHIPPED COVERING. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE SOUP COOKING STATION. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD AND REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS BEHIND THE BARS WITH DEBRIS FROM DRINK SPILLS AND SPLASHES.
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Oct 14, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAD A TEMPERATURE OF 68.3F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F IS PROVIDED FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISHROOM AND BARS. 2 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE DISHROOM. 28 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISHROOM, BAR AREAS, FOOD PREP AREAS AND HALLWAYS TO THE DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE BINS AT THE MIDWAY BAR, AREAS UNDER THE PREP COUNTER AT THE COOK'S LINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND THE SIDES, LEGS AND WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR IN THE DISHROOM DRY AND CLEAN. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AT THE SERVICE BAR, COOK'S LINE AND MIDWAY BAR TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR GRATES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS, DISHROOM AND BARS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MIDDLE OF THE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, SERVICE BAR AND DISHROOM. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH CHIPPED COVERING. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE SOUP COOKING STATION. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD AND REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE MIDWAY BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING SODA LINES AT THE MIDWAY BAR.
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May 29, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1459872 ON 5/19/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/02 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT USED TO A VACUUM TO ELIMINATE THE LIVE FRUIT FLIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDE OF THE COOLER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES ALONG THE COOK'S LINE SO THAT STANDING WATER DOES NOT ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE MIDWAY BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE HANDSINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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May 19, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDE OF THE COOLER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES ALONG THE COOK'S LINE SO THAT STANDING WATER DOES NOT ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE MIDWAY BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE HANDSINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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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: DETAIL CLEAN COOLERS IN SHOW ROOM BAR IN FIRST FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINS COVER MISSING IN 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS SLOW DRAINING IN SHOW ROOM BAR IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR. LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. MUST REPAIR 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 9, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS AT ICE BINS BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOMS OF FRONT REVOLVING DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR AND REMOVE WATER UNDER 4 COMP SINK AND FLOOR MAT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. DRAIN PIPES NOT PROPERLY EXTENDED OVER OPEN SIGHT DRAIN UNDER 4 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SPLASHING ON FLOOR WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM SINK BASIN. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND PIPES TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING ALL OVER FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dave & Buster's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dave & Buster's on file is from Jul 12, 2019. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dave & Buster's?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Dave & Buster's.
Has Dave & Buster's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dave & Buster's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dave & Buster'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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