De Quay
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2018
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at De Quay, the earliest from 2015. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2018. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for De Quay dates to Mar 2, 2018.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR SELL BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE WINE SHELVING IN FRONT BAR AREA, DINING AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREA, BETWEEN SINK AND PREP COOLER, AND SINK AND STOVE. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS/RISERS, INSTALL PROPER STORAGE RISERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AND CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE (NOT EXCESSIVE) LOCATED IN BASEMENT. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON SMALL PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. REPAIR UNFINISHED EXPOSED RAW WOOD IN DINING ROOM. ALSO, ADJUST THRESHOLD ON REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SMALL FREEZER IN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA, DUST PRESENT. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN HALLWAY. REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS AT STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. CLEAN CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE PRESENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SILVERWARE PRESET ON DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROPER COVERING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP SILVERWARE WHEN PRESET ON THE DINING TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK DISCOLORATION ON THE DROP PLATE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT OR SHATTER PROOF BULB FOR THE BULB IN THE UPRIGHT, GLASS BAR COOLER.
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Apr 16, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR NEEDED ON PATRON RESTROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT ON SOUTHEAT SIDE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTIAN. OBSERVED CEILING IN CLOSET NEAR 1ST FLOOR EXIT DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS IN BASEMENT NEEDED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND WOOD IN REAR OF OOUTSOOD PREMISES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was De Quay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at De Quay on file is from Mar 2, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at De Quay?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at De Quay.
Has De Quay's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at De Quay have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at De Quay 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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