Dim Dim Food
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 29 inspections at Dim Dim Food, the earliest from 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jul 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dim Dim Food trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 12, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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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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Jul 31, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAT 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-303.12: OBSERVED A GREEN HOSE HEAD SUBMERGED IN THE BASIN OF THAWING BEEF IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FAUCET HEAD INSTEAD OF HOSE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED CONTAINERS.
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Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH A READY TO FOOD ITEM (PORKY STICKY-RICE TAMALE) PACKED IN A TO GO CONTAINER FOR A CONSUMER WITH THEIR BARE HAND. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH BARE HANDS'; MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 8-10 RAT DROPPINGS ON SITE.THE LIVE ROACHES WERE UNDER THE PIPES OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASMENT FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/19/2023, REPORT #2574535: #38: OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND AN OPENING AT THE SIDE OF THAT SAME DOOR UNDER THE WINDOW THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED. ALSO, AN OPENING IN THE CONCRETE BY THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BEFORE THE SCREEN DOOR THAT NEEEDS TO BE SEALED. #49: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, WOK STATION AND STEAMERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS IN BASMENT. ALSO CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP. #55: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CEILING AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN. #58: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED ALL PENDING VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GREEN HOSE HEAD SUBMERGED IN THE BASIN OF THAWING BEEF IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FAUCET HEAD INSTEAD OF HOSE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA/SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ON THE OUTERIOR SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED CONTAINERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE WOK PREP AREA OF THE KICHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAT 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 19, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND AN OPENING AT THE SIDE OF THAT SAME DOOR UNDER THE WINDOW THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED. ALSO AN OPENING IN THE CONCRETE BY THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BEFORE THE SCREEN DOOR THAT NEEEDS TO BE SEALED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, WOK STATION AND STEAMERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS IN BASMENT. ALSO CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CEILING AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN TWO AREAS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND AN OPENING AT THE SIDE OF THAT SAME DOOR UNDER THE WINDOW THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED. ALSO AN OPENING IN THE CONCRETE BY THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BEFORE THE SCREEN DOOR THAT NEEEDS TO BE SEALED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, WOK STATION AND STEAMERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS IN BASMENT. ALSO CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CEILING AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN TWO AREAS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL TCS FOODS IN WIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SOILED WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HE CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AROUND AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS. -THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GREASE TRAP LOCATED TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP ON WALL.
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Jun 18, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL TCS FOODS IN WIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH NOT SANITIZING (0PPM OF CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT SANITIZES. UNIT WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SOILED WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT HAVE A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AROUND AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS. THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GREASE TRAP LOCATED TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP ON WALL.
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Mar 28, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN BASEMENT, WOK STATION IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AROUND AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS. THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GREASE TRAP LOCATED TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP ON WALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 25, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS IN BASEMENT, WOK STATION IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE THE WOK STATION IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 16, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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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 PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS IN BASEMENT, WOK STATION IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE THE WOK STATION IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 9, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON A SHELF IN THE BASEMENT THAT ARE NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER BLADE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER DISPENSING FROM THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING AGENT MUST READ AT 100PPM. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMP SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX LETTER REQUEST TO REMOVE TAG FROM MACHINE BEFORE USING.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN BASEMENT, WOK STATION IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND FOOD PARTICLES.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AROUND AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS. THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GREASE TRAP LOCATED TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP ON WALL.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE THE WOK STATION IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON PREMISES FOR EMPLOYEES AND THOSE THAT DO NOT HAVE THEM MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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50
Jun 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE THAT ARE MADE ON PREMISES. LABEL MUST INCLUDE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS, PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF MIXERS AND OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS, AREA AND SHELVING IN BASEMENT WHERE FLOUR IS STORED OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE BULK CONTAINERS AND BAGS OF FLOUR AR STORED. CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Jul 5, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING NEEDED TO THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING NEEDED TO THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS ON CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSESRVED.
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86
Jun 28, 2016
Complaint
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 THREE LIVE ADULT ROACHES ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED FORTY LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT ON THE WALL AND ON EMPTY PANS STORED ON A STORAGE RACK NEAR THE SUBPUMP; INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS DESCRIBED: #30 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FROZEN FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE THAT ARE MADE ON PREMISES. LABEL MUST INCLUDE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS, PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS. #32 OBSREVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWUNG: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLICER IN BASEMENT. #34 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. #35 MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. #38 MUST PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMP SINKS FOR PROPER SET UP. #41 MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Mar 23, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FROZEN FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE THAT ARE MADE ON PREMISES. LABEL MUST INCLUDE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS, PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSREVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWUNG: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLICER IN BASEMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMP SINKS FOR PROPER SET UP.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS.
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70
Dec 22, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 10 LBS RICE AND PORK POUCHES AT 92.4F, EGG CUSTURED PIES AT 74.4F, CREAM FILLED BUNS AT 72.3, HOT DOG IN A BUNS AT 75.5F, ALL ITEMS STORED ON COUNTER TOP AND DISPLAY CASE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER, 140F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED $80.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD BOXES AND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS AT COOKING AREA HOOD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
May 27, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP WOK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COOLING LINES ALONG BASEMENT CEILING WITH CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE PROPERLY.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES ON IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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78
Sep 30, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR INTERIOR OF DOORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DOORS. OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR INTERIOR OF DOORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DOORS.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT IN DISREAPIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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82
Sep 29, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WHERE ICE IS MADE. INTERIOR COVERED IN BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED AND UNABLE TO BE USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR INTERIOR OF DOORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DOORS.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT IN DISREAPIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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74
Oct 1, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. AND STORED IN A SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN PREP AREA. BOARD WORN AND VERY DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL PREP SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER WOKS, FRYERS AND STEAMERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. BASEMENT FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. PALLET MUST BE LIFTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST ADD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Aug 1, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. AND STORED IN A SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN PREP AREA. BOARD WORN AND VERY DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL PREP SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER WOKS, FRYERS AND STEAMERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. BASEMENT FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. PALLET MUST BE LIFTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST ADD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 22, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP AT LID AND AROUND SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN AND MANY FOOD SPILLS TO THE LID AND SIDES ATTRACTING MANY FLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT CONTAINER AND CLEAN ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GREASE/GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. AND STORED IN A SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN PREP AREA. BOARD WORN AND VERY DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL PREP SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER WOKS, FRYERS AND STEAMERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. BASEMENT FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. PALLET MUST BE LIFTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST ADD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 17, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. (FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BASEMENT AREAS NOT ORGANIZED. MUST ORGANIZE ALL MERCHANDISE AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.
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90
Apr 18, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 12 HAM AND EGG PASTRY AT 68.9F, 10 COOKED BEAN PASTRY AT 69.2, AND 10 PORK SAUSAGE AT 70.3F. PASTRIES WERE HELD INSIDE DISPLAY CABINET AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. DISPOSED ABOUT 12 POUNDS OF FOOD. APPROXIMATE VALUE $30.00.
3
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. (FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.)
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT AREAS NOT ORGANIZED. MUST ORGANIZE ALL MERCHANDISE AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS.
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86
Jun 7, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. SEAL OPENINGS AT BASEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEEDS TO BE MOVED OVER TO PERMIT INSTALLATION OF METAL DRAINBOARD.
38
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 FOOD EQUIPMENT AT REAR BASEMENT BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 25, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO LARGE TEA LEAVES STRAINER LOCATED INSIDE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TEA LEAVES STRAINER FROM INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING PER CITY CODE. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SAID STRAINER AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP, PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
12
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND EXPOSED WASTE PIPES ABOVE NEWLY ADDED FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHERE LARGE MIXERS, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, FOOD EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT, LARGE MIXERS, PREP TABLES, AND FOOD ITEMS FROM SAID AREA AND CEASE FOOD PREPARTION IN BASEMENT AT THIS TIME. ALSO, NOTED TWO DOZEN READY TO EAT BAKERY PASTRIES OFFERED FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE ON TOP OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD NOR PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMER MISHANDLING. EMPLOYEE REMOVED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS USED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE ITEMS/FOOD EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO RINSE WASTE WATER FROM DIRTY MOP HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO USE DESIGNATED UTILITY SINK TO RINSE MOP HEAD USED FOR CLEANING AND OR DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY OPERATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
24
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
32
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. SEAL OPENINGS AT BASEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEEDS TO BE MOVED OVER TO PERMIT INSTALLATION OF METAL DRAINBOARD.
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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 FOOD EQUIPMENT AT REAR BASEMENT BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 15, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM INTERIOR OF ICE BIN.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE STAINS.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM TOILET ROOMS, AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED AT WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE THREADS FROM FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN NEXT TO TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AND SET UP ALL EQUIPMENT USED FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ICE SCOOPS AND CONTAINERS TO STORE INVERTED AT ICE MACHINE AND ICE BIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dim Dim Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dim Dim Food on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dim Dim Food?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Dim Dim Food.
Has Dim Dim Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dim Dim Food have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dim Dim Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dim Dim Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dim Dim Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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