Dim Sum House

2608 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 15, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Dim Sum House stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 15, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Dim Sum House since Mar 15, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History

Mar 15, 2019

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

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.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Oct 20, 2017

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF WALK-IN FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BACK OFFICE AREAS, LOCKER STORAGE AREA AND AT EAST WALL OF PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jul 14, 2016

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: OFFICE AREA/STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE.

Jul 12, 2016

Routine

3 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: FOUND SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN PREP AREA IN CORNER, IN WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE TOILET AND GARBAGE CONTAINER, IN THE FURNACE ROOM IN LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM, BY THE PREP TABLE ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE REAR EXIT AREA BY THE DOOR AND UTILITY SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPLANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18.

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

Inspector notes: OFFICE AREA/STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE.

Dec 18, 2012

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: FOUNDN FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS/MOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Jun 30, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT, FURNACE AREA, AND STAIRCASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN LOWER WALLS AROUND PREP AREA TO REMOVE BLACK STAINS.

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

Inspector notes: REVERSE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES TO CORRESPOND TO HOT AND COLD WATER AT UTILITY SINK. FAUCET MISSING AERATOR AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dim Sum House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dim Sum House on file is from Mar 15, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dim Sum House?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dim Sum House.

Has Dim Sum House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dim Sum House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dim Sum House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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