Dmk Burger Bar
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Dmk Burger Bar five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dmk Burger Bar is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14//OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT BAR HANDSINK AND IN THE GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12// NOTED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18// OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. STRENGTH OF CHLORINE SANITIZER CHLORINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE TAGGED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED - COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS DATED 7/25/24. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT BAR HANDSINK AND IN THE GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 17, 2024
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gap of at least 1/4 of inch in rear exit door. Door sweep must be repaired or replaced.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed damaged gaskets and dirty gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler below grill and 2 door reach in cooler at prep area. Maintain all gaskets in clean and good standing, and replace all damaged gaskets to allow for an air tight fitting.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food residue and debris build up on top of and on surface of dish machine in dish washing area. Maintain area free and clear of food residue and debris.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed waste receptacles in bathrooms to be missing leads. Provide a lid for east waste receptacle in bathrooms.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris build up around ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in dish washing area. Maintain area free and clean of dust and debris build up.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple lights off and not working in the food prep area as well as hall leading to rear exit door. All areas must have adequate lighting provided.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Certified food manager is missing Allergen training. ALl certified food managers must have allergen training.
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Mar 15, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gap of at least 1/4 of inch in rear exit door. Door sweep must be repaired or replaced.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed damaged gaskets and dirty gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler below grill and 2 door reach in cooler at prep area. Maintain all gaskets in clean and good standing, and replace all damaged gaskets to allow for an air tight fitting.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food residue and debris build up on top of and on surface of dish machine in dish washing area. Maintain area free and clear of food residue and debris.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed waste receptacles in bathrooms to be missing leads. Provide a lid for east waste receptacle in bathrooms.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris build up around ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in dish washing area. Maintain area free and clean of dust and debris build up.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple lights off and not working in the food prep area as well as hall leading to rear exit door. All areas must have adequate lighting provided.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Certified food manager is missing Allergen training. ALl certified food managers must have allergen training.
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Mar 8, 2023
License
13 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEGINING OF PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. UPPER COMPARTMENT PANEL NOT CLEAN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR,ETC
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE AT WHITE CHEST FRREZER BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE LID OF CHEST FREEZER THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE ALSO WHEELS OF FRYERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK(BY THE WALL),ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER DRAFT BEER LINE INSIDE THE CABINET AND BASMENT IN FRONT OF STAIRCASE AND UNDER THE CABINET OF BEER DRAFT.ALSO PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR BETWEEN DINING AND KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE. WALL BEHIND BAR AREA EXPOSED BRICKS WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE WHICH CRUMBLES AND LEAVES RESIDUE AT BAR COUNTER TOP BY LIQUOR BOTTLES. BRICKS CRUMBLES ON THE TOUCH,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BEER DRAFT LINE.REMOVE, KEEP AREA CLEAN. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTER UNDER THE HOOD AT WEST SITE OF THE UNIT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OPROTECTIVE SHIELD IS NEEDED AT DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dmk Burger Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dmk Burger Bar on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dmk Burger Bar?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dmk Burger Bar.
Has Dmk Burger Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dmk Burger Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dmk Burger 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.
How often is Dmk Burger Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dmk Burger Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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