Dicola Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
70
Score
Dicola Seafood has been inspected 28 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 18 times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Dicola Seafood on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
28
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL OF THE DRAINS IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT THE ENTRANCE WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS PREPARED IN AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH POSSIBLE (MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE) OVER THE BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLING UNITS AND BEHIND THE COLD FISH HOLDING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AS NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS WELL AS ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE OR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND FISH STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.
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70
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS UNDER PREP SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP SOAP WASTE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND PREP WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FROZEN ITEMS MUST BE THAWED UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
35
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2024
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WHEN WORN OR DISCOLORED THEY ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZERS AT FRY STATION IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SINK IN LADIES ROOM SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER, REAR PREP ROOM, FRY ROOM, BREAK ROOM AND FRONT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING INSIDE BUCKET IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINLINE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE CONDENSATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BREAKROOM AREAS, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 14, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON STANDING MIXER, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER PALLET IN BREAKROOM NEAR WOMEN WASHROOM , ON ELECTRICAL BOX ON SHELVING UNIT ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING INSIDE BUCKET IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINLINE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE CONDENSATION.
52
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BREAKROOM AREAS, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS/KITS FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIA ON-SITE AT START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED TEST STRIPS PRIOR TO CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN LABLES TO BE LEGIBLE.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS OF FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR GROUND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE,AND MAINTAIN ITEMS FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER, OVERHEAD BULB NO FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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74
Jan 22, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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90
Apr 28, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN
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95
Jul 10, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS STORED INSIDE SALADS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 62.6F-67.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. DISPLAY COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER: BREADED FISH 64.3F-65.4F,BREADED SHRIMP 67.6F, BREADED FROG LEGS 65.2F, BREADED SQU5.1FM ID RINGS 64.9F, COOKED SHRIMP 72.1F, CRAB SALAD 63.7F, TUNA SALAD 65.3F, POTATO SALAD 65.2F, PASTA SALAD 65.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 43 PANS, 303LBS AND $1024 OF SEAFOOD AND READY TO EAT SALADS. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS STORED INSIDE SALADS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED SALADS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN REACH-IN, WALK-IN, AND DISPLAY COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELS MISSING ON PREPACKAGED FOOD IN DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD FOR RETAIL SALE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LOOSE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BREAK ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Jun 1, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT IN CELING OF DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO MISSING CELING COVERING FOR DAMAGED CEILING AREA ABOVE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. IN REAR PREP.MUST REPAIR. LIGHT SHIELDS IN BREAK ROOM FOR EMPLOYEES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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May 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL EXIST FROM LAST REPORT DATED 8-11-2017, REPORT #1949150, #38 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT IN CELING OF DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO MISSING CELING COVERING FOR DAMAGED CEILING AREA ABOVE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. IN REAR PREP.MUST REPAIR. LIGHT SHIELDS IN BREAK ROOM FOR EMPLOYEES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS, FRYERS AND PREP FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 1-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 3, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLE IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA, 50 MICE ON PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR STAIRWAY IN NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 8 MICE DROPPING ON BASE OF MIXER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS, FRYERS AND PREP FREEZER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS, CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHEILDS IN FRY PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 1-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PROPERLY ORGANIZE SALAD WALK-IN COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 20, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS, FRYERS AND PREP FREEZER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR CLOGGED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NEAR CASH REGISTERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE JACKET FROM SHELF IN FRYER AREA AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Mar 5, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, THE PREP TABLES AND THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD/GREASE, RUST AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SURFACE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMP. SINK (NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE) IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA BY THE BREAK AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Mar 14, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FAUCETS AT ALL 1 AND 3 COMP SINK ARE LEAKY AT HEAD AND HANDLES.MUST REPAIR
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Mar 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: ONE OF ESTABLISHMENTS 3-COMP SINK FAUCET IS TOO SHORT TO REACH ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE FAUCET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES INSIDE PREP WALK IN COOLER ,BOTTOM SHELF AT PREP TABLES AND AT DISH MACHINE STORAGE CHEMICAL AREA NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL FAUCETS AT ALL 1 AND 3 COMP SINK ARE LEAKY AT HEAD AND HANDLES.MUST REPAIR.
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May 20, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE FRYER DOORS, REAR PREP COOLER STORAGE RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR PREP COOLER, AND UNDER 2,AND 3 COMP. SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING IN REAR PREP COOLER, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT STORE AREA. CLEAN WALL UNDER AND AROUND 2, AND 3 COMP. SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Feb 6, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING TO 180*F AT THIS TIME, BOTH THERMOMETERS READING 151.7*F. MACHINE TAGGED INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CALL REPAIR MAN, AND USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS AND TRAYS WITH 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER WHEN REPAIRED TO CDPH ATTN SUPERVISOR BHATTAL 1-321-746-4240.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRYERS.CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING IN LADIES RESTROOM, AND CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER IN RESTROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA NEED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 1, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FANGUARD COVER IN PREP COOLER,AND STORAGE SHELVES IN SAME COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AND CEILING IN PREP COOLER. CLEAN CEILING VENTS REAR KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT OUT LITE IN REAR STORAGE.
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Apr 13, 2012
Routine
6 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.REAR WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR EXCESSIVE ICE NEED TO REMOVE ICE AND CHECK HEATING ELEMENT WITH IN THE DOOR.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, CLEAN TABLE STORAGE TABLES, SOTVE TOP, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES.
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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.REAR PREP AREA NEED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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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.NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO REAR PREP AREA OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS IN PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED THE HANDLE OF THE 2 COMP SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 10, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 3, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TUNA SALAD 54.1F, SHRIMP SALAD 52.6F, PASTA SALAD 53.2F DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND STORED IN DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SALADS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED
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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. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS FINAL RINSE 140F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #413957 ON 9-28-10 33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, SINKS 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. 35 REPAIR CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA (PEELING PAINT). PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. 38 REPAIR FRONT EXPOSED SINK (SLOW DRAINING). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, SINKS
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVES IN FRY AREA (FRIES, DEBRIS, CARRYOUT CONTAINERS, ETC). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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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. REPAIR CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA (PEELING PAINT). CEILING NEED REPAIR IN SEAFOOD WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED CLEANING IN ALL AREAS.
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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. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR FRONT EXPOSED SINK (SLOW DRAINING). PROVIDE EXTENDING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE.
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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. ORGANIZE ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Sep 28, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, STOVE, SINKS
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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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. REPAIR CEILING IN DISHWASHING AREA (PEELING PAINT).
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR FRONT EXPOSED SINK (SLOW DRAINING).
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Jan 20, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. REPAIR LEAKS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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Jan 13, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BREADING SPILLS ON BOTTOM SHELF, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WEST ELECTRICAL BOX AND 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL BOX ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED: NORTH REAR DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR, SOUTH SIDE DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS, FRYER CABINETS, EXPOSED SINK, AND FREEZER IN FRY PREP AREA, PALLETS AND SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA (SPILLS).
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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. CEILING NEED REPAIR ABOVE STOVE AND IN DISHWASHING AREAS (PEELING PAINT). SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE STOCK 6" AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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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. REPAIR LEAKS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dicola Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dicola Seafood on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dicola Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Dicola Seafood.
Has Dicola Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dicola Seafood have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dicola Seafood 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 Dicola Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dicola Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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