Don Chema
Last inspected: May 26, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2011, Don Chema has 14 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 26, 2020. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Don Chema's record stops at May 26, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 26, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.15 OBSERVED CARDBOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.
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May 18, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48F. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND STUFFED PEPPERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 47.5F, SALSA AT 47.3F, CHEESE AT 47.7F, STUFFED PEPPERS AT 48.4F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 51.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/15/19 NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PREMISES HAS AN INSPECTION REPORT POSTED FROM 2018. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.
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May 15, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. CEVICHE 46.8F,20LB. COOKED RICE 54.3F AND 16LBS. COOKED RICE 67.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.37LBS.$113.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE MENU REFERING TO THE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LARGE WHITE BUCKET AND STRAINER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.ARTICLES ARE NOW REMOVED FROM SINK.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT DRINK / BEVERAGE STATION (JUICING , COFFEE & CHIPS)IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OR REMOVE PREP AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON-WORKING VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON TOP OF COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT & BASEMENT FLOOR,BAR AND PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP,BAR ,DINING AND REAR HALLWAY AREAS,MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND LOOSE WALL BASE,GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL IN DINING AREA AT BOOTH SEAT.STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Jan 5, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the two door prep top cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the kitchen exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the kitchen 3 compartment sink faucet neck to have leaks at all junctions. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jan 3, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Found the 2 door prep top cooler in the kitchen at a temperature of 56.8F and in use storing beef, pork, and other foods. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH, do not use until authorized by CDPH. Instructed facility to repair and maintain cooler at 40f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found foods at improper temperature in the 2 door prep top cooler in the kitchen: 2lbs of cooked rice at 51.1f, 1lb of sliced tomatoes at 52.9f, 7lbs of cooked pork at 53.8f, 3lbs of cooked beef at 53.7f, 1.5lbs of cooked chicken at 55.9f, 5lbs of cheese at 54.2f, and 4 lbs of gordita with eggs at 55.6f. Operator discarded and denatures said foods with a stated value of $100. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the two door prep top cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floors not maintained throughout: found food and debris on the floor in the kitchen along the wall base and under and around equipment, found dirt and debris on the basement floors throughout, and found dirt and debris on the floor of the bar. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall around the three compartment sink in the kitchen to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the kitchen exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the kitchen 3 compartment sink faucet neck to have leaks at all junctions. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jan 6, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME,PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER AND IN FRONT OF COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found dirt build up in lower interior of reach in cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found several stained ceiling tiles in dining room area. Instructed to replace. Found debris build up and peeling paint on side of 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. Instructed to detail clean and repair. Must maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation in women's restroom not working properly. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found several items stored on floor in basement. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor throughout facility.
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Dec 2, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. REMOVE DIRT BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALL AT THE FRONT BAR AREA NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 23, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/19/14 REPORT#1473845. (33)FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. (34)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR KITCHEN FLOOR/REPLACE MISSING TILES SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REGULARLY DETAIL CLEAN FROM WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN. 35 FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR KITCHEN FLOOR/REPLACE MISSING TILES SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON KITCHEN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REGULARLY DETAIL CLEAN FROM WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,DEEP FRYER,COOKING STOVE AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND CLEAN,MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AROUND THE HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE AT BAR,HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Mar 30, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LID TO CHEST FREEZER AT KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE.
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Mar 23, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND RODENT RAT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON FLOOR BENEATH HEATER,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES SAME AREA ALSO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM BACKYARD PEST HARBORAGE.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL OPENINGS WERE NOTED,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LID TO CHEST FREEZER AT KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Replace cutting boards; replace/repair rusty shelving inside cooler, wooden surfaces need repainting use a non-toxic finish.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY AT BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND CHIPPING PAINT ON SECTION OF NORTH WALL BY 3 COMP SINK AREA MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CEILING WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ALSO CEILING FAN BLADES DUSTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution,Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Chema last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Chema on file is from May 26, 2020. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Chema?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Don Chema.
Has Don Chema's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Don Chema have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Don Chema 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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