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Dmk Burger Bar and Fish Bar

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2018
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2015, Dmk Burger Bar and Fish Bar has five inspections in the public record. Dmk Burger Bar and Fish Bar was last inspected on Apr 19, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Dmk Burger Bar and Fish Bar since Apr 19, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dmk Burger Bar and Fish Bar is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 19, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON BAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BAR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 23, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AT A 4-DRAWER COOLER. FOUND APPROXIMATELY A GRAND TOTAL OF 35 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUED AT $400.00 FOUND CALAMARI 58F, CRAWFISH 60F,SHRIMP 54F, SALMON 65F, CHICKEN 59F, AND TILAPIA AT 55F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MENTIONED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CDI. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.PLEASE NOTE 4-DRAWER UNIT WAS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AT INSPECTION TIME. THE 4-DRAWERS OF COOLER WERE NOT PROPERLY CLOSED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND PLATES AND CUPS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED AS SCOOPERS INSIDE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST USE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER FIRST PORTION OF THE DISH MACHINE.ALSO FOUND DIRTY STANDING WATER ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE ENTRANCE INTO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURE.
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82
Aug 9, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN GARAGE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Aug 8, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBINET AIR TEMPERATURE AT 45.6 F, FOUND BEEF BURGERS, CHEESE, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- BEEF BURGERS BETWEEN 46.0 F AND 48.2 F, CHEESE AT 46.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN POTS/PANS ON FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADDTIONAL SHELVES IN DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT LIMES INSIDE MAIN BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND WASH BOWL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN GARAGE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED INSIDE ELECTRICAL BOX ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 25, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS, EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET OF DEBRIS. CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dmk Burger Bar and Fish Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dmk Burger Bar and Fish Bar on file is from Apr 19, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dmk Burger Bar and Fish Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dmk Burger Bar and Fish Bar.

Has Dmk Burger Bar and Fish Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dmk Burger Bar and Fish Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dmk Burger Bar and Fish Bar 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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