Dick's Last Resort
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2020
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Score
Dick's Last Resort has been inspected 11 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dick's Last Resort dates to Feb 10, 2020.
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 equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five 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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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN LINE IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING HANDLE ON FREEZER ON MAIN LINE IN REAR PREP KITCHEN BEING USED TO STORE FRENCH FRIES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN AND DIRTY GASKET ON FRONT GATE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH PIT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT ONE OF 3 WASHBOWLS LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NEAR DEARBORN STREET ENTRANCE TO FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK CAN PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100F WATER UNDER PRESSURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNUSED COOLER LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS NEXT TO DOOR TO LOADING DOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF CLUTTER.
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Apr 22, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SODA GUN DISPENSER NOT CLEAN INSIDE AT BAR, ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DRIP PAN FOR WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jun 20, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVER OF WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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 INTERIOR PLUMBING EXPOSED AT BEVERAGE STATION HANDSINK, WHERE WALL COVERING HAS BEEN REMOVED TO SERVICE THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET, WHERE BOXES AND BAGS OF ITEMS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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May 25, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP AT THE INNER PANEL AND CORNERS OF PANEL AT BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES LOCATED AT FRON BAR AREA AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 1, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE STORAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE AROUND TOP OF LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER IS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME CUTTING BOARDS WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT WEST EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL NEAR THE ELEVATOR DOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT CLUTTER BY THE MUSIC STAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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May 29, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP,LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ON TO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE TO START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. MANAGER ALSO CALLED MAHONEY GREASE COMPANY TO REPLACE CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES BY THE KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT THE UTILITY ROOM BY THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL LIQUOR STOCK ON SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR LIQUOR ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM LIQUOR ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Dec 4, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: (7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND HEAVY MOLD-LIKE & SLIMY SUBSTANCES HANGING ON THE CONTACT SURFACES AT THE IINTERIOR CHUTE & LEVER OF THE BIG ICE MACHINE BY THE BAR AREA. (UNIT TAGGED) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE IT SERVICED, CLEANED/SANITIZED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN, MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER, FAN GUARDS/CONDENSERS OR COMPRESSORS OF COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER LEAK NOTED AT A SUPPLY LINE FOR THE COMPRESSOR OF A COOLER (IN BACK ROOM) & UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER, MUST FIX.
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Feb 4, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Low temperature dishmachine not sanitizing while in use, 0 ppm chlorine. Instructed manager low temperature dishmachine must be sanitizing at 100 ppm chlorine. Critical violation, citation issued. Ticket #H000057366 11.
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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 reconnect 2-compartment sink to wall and seal crevice between wall and sink.
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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. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean and sanitize unclean equipment.
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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 detail clean floor under and around all equipment throughout soda syrup room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dick's Last Resort last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dick's Last Resort on file is from Feb 10, 2020. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dick's Last Resort?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dick's Last Resort.
Has Dick's Last Resort's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dick's Last Resort have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dick's Last Resort 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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