Depot Diner

5840 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60644

American

Last inspected: Aug 23, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Depot Diner appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 23, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Depot Diner's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 23, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 23, 2013

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD ON SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN

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

Inspector notes: THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THEY ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. FIRST ONE IS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AND THE SECOND ONE IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

Mar 11, 2013

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD ON SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

Inspector notes: NO LIGHT IN THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE .

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector notes: NEED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: FOUND SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Nov 8, 2012

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install splashguard on side of sink.

Nov 6, 2012

License

8 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: Establishment not provided with adequate refrigeration for extensive menu items. Instructed to provided more coolers and freezers on premises.

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

Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water.

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

Inspector notes: Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exposed handsink installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install splashguard on side of sink.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floor drain in basement not covered. Instructed to install cover for floor drain.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.

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

Inspector notes: Backflow preventer not installed on coffee maker. Instructed to install backflow preventer.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Thermometers not provided for coolers. Instructed to provided thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Depot Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Depot Diner on file is from Aug 23, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Depot Diner?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Depot Diner.

Has Depot Diner's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Depot Diner have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Depot Diner 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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