Delmonico's Gourmet

233 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

American

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2012

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Delmonico's Gourmet has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 14, 2012. 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 Delmonico's Gourmet since Mar 14, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 14, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2012

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: FOUND THE 2-COMP. SINK NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 110F, ONLY REACHING 87.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION #78201-11 ISSUED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MOPSINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOT REACHING THE REQUIRED TEMP. OF 110F ONLY REACHES 92.3F. MUST HAVE FIXED TO WHERE IT REACHES THE REQUIRED TEMP.

Jan 10, 2012

Routine

4 minor violations.

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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. GREASE BUILD-UP ON AND AROUND WOK COOKING AREA, HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON FAN COVERS IN SIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE OF ICE MAKER UPPER SURFACE NO CLEAN WITH ORANGE FILM ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. MISSING GROUT THRU-OUT KITCHEN'S FLOOR TILES, TRAPPING DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND GROUT FLOOR TILES PROPERLY.

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.BROLEN WALL BASE TILES NEXT TO MOP SINK, CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND SEAL ALL CRACKS.

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. 3 COMP SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN NEW ONES.

Jan 10, 2011

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. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEBRIS AND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE BACK OF COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON KITCHEN'S CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 11, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN UTENSILS MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, FOUND CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELF OF CLEAN POTS STORAGE RACK.

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. WALLS BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE. ALSO BASE BOARDS IN THE SAME AREA AND UNDER 3COMP SINK BROKEN AND CRACKED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INADEQUATE LIGHTING ISDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delmonico's Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delmonico's Gourmet on file is from Mar 14, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delmonico's Gourmet?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Delmonico's Gourmet.

Has Delmonico's Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Delmonico's Gourmet have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Delmonico's Gourmet 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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