Depasada Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Depasada Restaurant stretching back to 2010. Depasada Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 23, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up eight times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK, PORK, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN REAR DISHWASH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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70
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK, PORK, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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70
Jan 25, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FOOD EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES GO RINSE OFF DIRTY DISHES AND RETURN TO THE PREP AREA TO PACKAGE READY-TO-EAT FOOD FOR A TO-GO ORDER WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS BEFORE CHANGING TASKS. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES TO INITIATE A TASK THAT INVOLVES WORKING WITH FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED DIRTY GLOVES AND WASHED HANDS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT: A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE KEPT ON SITE WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC.) AND RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS (TWICE PER YEAR PER CODE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILT ON THE EXTERIOR PARTS OF THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED INSIDE THE FRONT CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN CLOSET, AND STORE ITMES OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Jan 13, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING COVID VACCINATION VERIFICATION FOR CUSTOMERS INDOOR DINING. MUST PROVIDE. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION FOR COVID VACCINATION/TESTING. MUST PROVIDE. 2-112-340. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH NEW GASKET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD BY DISH WASHING AREA (LEFT). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Jan 30, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PROCEDURE ON PREMISES BUT NO SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES CLEAN UP SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENUS; MUST PROVIDE AS ESTABLISHMENT SERVES EGGS UNDERCOOKED IF REQUESTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING FROM PACKAGED DESSERTS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 18, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES; MUST HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIO. #60
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Jan 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS ARE DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET ON THE HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING. LOOSE CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
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Apr 13, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MISSING LABELS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN REACH IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN FACILITY.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED ON THE SELF SERVING COUNTER IN THE DINNING AREA NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOODS AND FILTERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER (OUTSIDE).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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67
Jun 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING WALK-IN COOLER OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, LEAKING CONDENSATION IN SAME COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, USING CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND USE FOOD GRADE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE, MUST STORE ALL WANTED STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL,
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Dec 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME (DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED). RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
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86
Mar 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, ETC.), NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, DIVIDER INBETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND BASINS OF SINK IN POOR REPAIR, ALLOWING WATER TO FLOW INBETWEEN BASINS. INSTD TO PROPERLY REPAIR SAME. PLUMBERS PUTTY IS NOT ALLOWED TO REPAIR DIVIDER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACE NOTED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD MISSING FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Apr 3, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE RUSTY RACKS INSIDE COOLERS. REMOVE TABLE CLOTH FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MOP SINK BEING USED AS A STORAGE SHELF, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, MUST USE UTENSILS AND/OR GLOVES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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67
Dec 17, 2014
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: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE REACH IN FREEZER. (MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 57.8-60 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDENEATH THE GRILLS ALONG THE COOK LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
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86
Oct 22, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN COVER TO REMOVE DUST, INSIDE OF 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA HAS RUSTY SHELVES. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE,IN CORNERS,BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND UNDER SHEVLING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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78
Apr 4, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA.
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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 REPAINT RUSTY WALKIN COOLER FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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 AND SANITIZE REAR CEILING ABOVE EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASH STAINS.
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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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA ABOVE 3COMP SINK.
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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 PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT REAR UTILITY SINK.
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78
Apr 27, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER HAS RUSTY SHELVES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM, REPAIR SAID EQUIPMENT SO IT IS SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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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. SPILLED REFRIED BEANS FOUND BEHIND THE STEAMTABLE AND GREASY BUILDUP AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED. MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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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. HOLES FROM PLUMBING WORK ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER AMD MOP SINK NEED TO BE REPAIRED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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86
Jul 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize all of the equipment including the racks next to the grill and in the small rear cooler, the knife holder and the can opener until it is clean and sanitary.
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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. Remove ice from the walk-in cooler condenser.
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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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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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. Clean the walls above the kitchen prep areas of accumulated grease and dust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Depasada Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Depasada Restaurant on file is from Jan 23, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Depasada Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Depasada Restaurant.
Has Depasada Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Depasada Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Depasada Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Depasada Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Depasada Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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