District House
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2024
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Across the available record, District House has five inspections on file, the first dated 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 21, 2024. 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 two violations lately and about five violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 20, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP UNDERNEATH REAR BASEMENT DOOR AND 2 SMALL HOLES NEXT TO SAME DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Friday, May 28, 2021
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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Jul 13, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN TENDERS AND PIZZA WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR USED TO STORE SAUCES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GAP UNDERNEATH REAR BASEMENT DOOR AND 2 SMALL HOLES NEXT TO SAME DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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May 28, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM CEILING IN FURNACE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
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May 26, 2021
License
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING AT EXPOSED HAND IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT INCLUDING CRAWL SPACE AREA, FURNACE ROOM, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT ON SITE FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND WASHBOWL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, CODES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED PIZZA OVEN AT BAR AND UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN FREE OF CLUTTER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was District House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at District House on file is from Nov 21, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at District House?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at District House.
Has District House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at District House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at District 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.
How often is District House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, District House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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