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Dee Dees Kitchen

1945 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60649
American
Last inspected: May 16, 2023
78
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on May 16, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Dee Dees Kitchen since May 16, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “approved thawing methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dee Dees Kitchen's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH BEING THAWED IN INDIVIDUAL SEAL VACUMN PACKAGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FORM PACKAGE FOR PROPER THAWING.
35
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ANY AND ALL SPONGES THAT ARE WORN OR DISCOLORED IN NEED OF REPLACING OFTEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOP SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX TOILET IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
53
78
May 9, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE SANITIZING LEVELS INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PROPER TEST STRIP FOR CHEMICAL BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
48
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURES FOR ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE OR PROOF OF PEST CONTROL AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK WITH CURRENT DOCUMENTATION REGARDING SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
38
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN POLICY AND PROVIDE FOR EACH OF THE EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
3
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF, TURKEY, ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
1
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH BEING THAWED IN INDIVIDUAL SEAL VACUMN PACKAGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FORM PACKAGE FOR PROPER THAWING.
35
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ANY AND ALL SPONGES THAT ARE WORN OR DISCOLORED IN NEED OF REPLACING OFTEN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOP SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX TOILET IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ANY OF THE EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.
58
41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dee Dees Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dee Dees Kitchen on file is from May 16, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dee Dees Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dee Dees Kitchen.

Has Dee Dees Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dee Dees Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dee Dees Kitchen 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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