Dennis's Carry Out
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2018
64
Score
Dennis's Carry Out has been inspected 10 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 25, 2018. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at Dennis's Carry Out since Apr 25, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 10 times.
Dennis's Carry Out's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Apr 25, 2018
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND INVERT DISHES ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES,WHEEL BASES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR TILES IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR UPPER WINDOW.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALLBASE IN TOILETROOM,GAPS IN WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST PROVIDE A CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER FOOD STORAGE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,HOOD & FILTERS.REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,AND ELIMINATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Apr 18, 2018
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 HOT HOLDING UNITS THAT IS NOT IN USE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 111.4F AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WILL BE PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN FRONT PREP AREA.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS FRONT PREP AREA-ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN FOOD STORAGE CABINET.BASEMENT-ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,ON STAIR CASE LEDGES AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.ALSO APPX 1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM,TOP AND SIDES OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/18/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND LID OPENED.MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM LID AND HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND INVERT DISHES ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS,STORAGE SHELVES,WHEEL BASES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR UPPER WINDOW.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALLBASE IN TOILETROOM,GAPS IN WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST PROVIDE A CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER FOOD STORAGE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,HOOD & FILTERS.REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL A MOPSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,AND ELIMINATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN.
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Aug 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...PIZZA, BEEF, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A PERSON WHO HOLDS THE CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 MANAGER ENROLLED ON LINE AND HAS A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL FOR SANITATION CLASS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN MACHINE OR REMOVE IF NOT IN SERVICE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION O REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP FROM ANSEL SYSTEM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BREAK AREA IN BASEMENT WITH STORAGE MUST BE SEPARATED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT FAN IN SEATING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE LOCATED IN REAR AND A CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS 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 ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN PAINT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVES ABOVE THE SINKS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE SHELVING AND SANITIZE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS ARE DIRTY; CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COOLER DOORS.
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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 HAVE SOME GREASY BUILDUP, CLEAN IN DETAIL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELDS ARE DIRTY AND HAVE LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE, CLEAN THE LIGHTING AND SHIELDS.
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Sep 15, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR COOLER,LOOSE VENT PANEL ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DUST & FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLERS,FANGUARDS IN SAME,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,SODA MACHINE,UNUSED COOLER,PREP TABLE,FLOOR MIXER,CRATES.MUST DEFROST TABLE TOP FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS .MUST CLEAN DUST FROM OVERHEAD FIXTURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 TOOLS FROM UNDER OVEN,UNUSED COOLER,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT & ORGANIZE.
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Jul 29, 2011
Routine
5 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 2- DOOR COOLER,LOOSE VENT PANEL ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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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 CLEAN DUST & FOOD DEBRI FROM REACH IN COOLERS,FANGUARDS IN SAME,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,SODA MACHINE,UNUSED COOLER,PREP TABLE,FLOOR MIXER,CRATES.MUST DEFROST TABLE TOP FREEZER.
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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 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
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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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS .MUST CLEAN DUST FROM OVERHEAD FIXTURES.
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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 TOOLS FROM UNDER OVEN & ORGANIZE.
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Jul 9, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
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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 RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
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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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, GRILL, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT AREA, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, LARGE MIXER, ETC...
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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 REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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/PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dennis's Carry Out last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dennis's Carry Out on file is from Apr 25, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dennis's Carry Out?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Dennis's Carry Out.
Has Dennis's Carry Out's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dennis's Carry Out have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dennis's Carry Out 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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