Dee's Place
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2011
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Score
Across the available record, Dee's Place has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Aug 3, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Dee's Place since Aug 3, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Aug 3, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jul 27, 2011
Complaint
9 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA, CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND PROVIDE A UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORT UPON NEXT VISIT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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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. MUST REPLACE BADLY STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND MUST REPLACE DAMAGE GASKETS TO HOT BOX, REMOVE ALL TAPE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, AND BOTTOM SHELF OF REACH-COOLER
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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. MUST CLEAN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA FLOORS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE SOME AREAS OF RESTAURANT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS BATHROOM DOOR MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES, MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
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May 11, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 3, 2011
No Entry
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 25, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MANUAL SINK STOPPERS ATTACHED TO 3 COMP SINK NOT WORKING,SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL OF SAID SINK AS NOTED,WATER LEAKING ON PIPES BENEATH 3COMP SINK.
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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.FLOOR COVING MISSING IN FOOD PREP,TOILET ROOMS.
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Mar 22, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.MUST COMPLETELY REMOVE OUTSIDE BBQ GRILL SITTING ON PORCH-OUTSIDE BBQ EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.MUST PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MANUAL SINK STOPPERS ATTACHED TO 3 COMP SINK NOT WORKING,SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL OF SAID SINK AS NOTED,WATER LEAKING ON PIPES BENEATH 3COMP SINK.
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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.MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES WITH A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.FLOOR COVING MISSING IN FOOD PREP,TOILET ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL BESIDE FOUNTAIN/ICE BIN STATION BEHIND FRONT COUNTER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL LARGE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ICE MACHINE,MOP SINK NOT INSTALLED AS REQUIRED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES,STORE ITEMS 6"OFF FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dee's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dee's Place on file is from Aug 3, 2011. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dee's Place?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dee's Place.
Has Dee's Place's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dee's Place have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dee's Place 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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