Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, the earliest from 2015. The most recent report on file is from Jun 10, 2016. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Dinosaur Bar-B-Que dates to Jun 10, 2016.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Dinosaur Bar-B-Que on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREAS ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK (NEXT TO THE 1-COMP. SINK) ON THE 2ND FL. MAINTAIN ALL.
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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 DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 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 INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUPMENT, SINKS AND THROUGH OUT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PUDDLE OF WATER BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZERS ON THE 1ST FL. MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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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 AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, DISH WASHING MACHINE,COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FL.
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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 THE REAR FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER) IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS ON THE 2ND FL HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 3, 2016
Routine
8 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 THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOORS. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE (XEROX COPY ONLY) AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREAS ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK (NEXT TO THE 1-COMP. SINK) ON THE 2ND FL. MAINTAIN ALL.
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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 DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 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 INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUPMENT, SINKS AND THROUGH OUT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PUDDLE OF WATER BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZERS ON THE 1ST FL. MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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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 AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, DISH WASHING MACHINE,COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FL.
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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 THE REAR FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER) IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS ON THE 2ND FL HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 17, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPEN HOLES/GAPS IN THE SEALED BRICK WALL AT THE FAMILY WASHROOM WASHBOWL MUST BE FILLED/CAULKED/COMPLETELY SEALED.
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Jul 8, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 7LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND AT 109.9F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $30.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-27-15 NOT CORRECTED. #35- WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOM STALLS WITH ROUGH WOOD AND HOLES. WALL AT FAMILY WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH EXPOSED BRICK. WALL AT SERVER AREA ENTRANCE TO FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH EXPOSED BRICK. MUST SEAL ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUST ON METAL OPENINGS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPEN IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FROM AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATION. MUST REPAIR TO STOP OR CONTAIN CONDENSATION AND REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. PEELING AND MOLDED. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Mar 27, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON SIDES OF BOTH BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOM STALLS WITH ROUGH WOOD AND HOLES. WALL AT FAMILY WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH EXPOSED BRICK. WALL AT SERVER AREA ENTRANCE TO FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH EXPOSED BRICK. MUST SEAL ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES FOR ALL BAR SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDERS.
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Mar 26, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FIRST FLOOR BAR PREPARATION NOT PROTECTED. THREE EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPINGS DIRECTLY OVER BAR AREA THROUGHOUT. MUST COMPLETELY ENCLOSE PIPING OR PROVIDE HARD COVERING SURROUNDING PIPING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: THE FOLLOWING DOORS FOUND WITH OPEN GAPS, NOT TIGHT FITTING. FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN TWO DOORS AND OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN EXIT DOORS WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON SIDES OF BOTH BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR WITH EXPOSED DIRT. MUST SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOM STALLS WITH ROUGH WOOD AND HOLES. WALL AT FAMILY WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH EXPOSED BRICK. WALL AT SERVER AREA ENTRANCE TO FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH EXPOSED BRICK. MUST SEAL ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES FOR ALL BAR SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dinosaur Bar-B-Que last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que on file is from Jun 10, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.
Has Dinosaur Bar-B-Que's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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