Dixie

1952 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2016, Dixie has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 26, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Dixie's record stops at Apr 26, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 26, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CELING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 7, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dixie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dixie on file is from Apr 26, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Dixie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dixie have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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