Don Diablo
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2012
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Score
Inspectors have visited Don Diablo seven times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 14, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Don Diablo since Jun 14, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jun 14, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jun 7, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE SINK AND LEAK UNDER HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS
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May 26, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED STORED SHELVINGS NORTHWEST CORNER OF DRY STORAGE,HOT WATER TANK LOCATION,NORTH CHAIR STORAGE ALL LOCATED IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,PEST CONTROL 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.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT BAR,ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN MISSING SAME AREA.
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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.FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER HOUSING ATTACHED,KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYER ALL REQUIRE A DEDTAIL CLEANING.
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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 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.CLEAN WALLS/CELING AREAS BY 3 COMP SINK AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Mar 21, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 9, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 30, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED INADQUATE PLUMBING IN BASEMENT.FOUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT BACKING UP ,NOT ABLE TO DRAIN WATER.INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR. NO CITATION ISSUED LICENSE INSPECTION NO FOOD ON PREMISES AT THIS .
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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(RESURFACE)OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND CUTS.MUST ALSO REPAIR WORNED OUT WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BOSS BOY OR BAR SERVING AREA,AND RUSTED BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
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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. THE EXTERIORS STOVES AND DEEP FRYERS UNDER HOOD WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE NEEDS CLEANING. 3COOP.SINK AND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,TOILET BOWLS AND HAND WASH SINKS IN SAME LOCATION,PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN,PREP TABLES & MOP SINK IN BASEMENT, WITH DEBRIS & STAINS,NEEDS CLEANING,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON FLOORS BY MIDDLE REAR EXIT STOREAGE AREA,AND IN BASEMENT . CLEAN AND MAINT FLOORS IN DRY
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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. CLEAN WALLS UNDER HOOD WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLASHES,SEAL OPENING ON WALLS IN LADIES TOILET ROOM,AND ON DOOR BY BAR. MUST REPAIR WALLS AT BAR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR IN LADIES.
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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. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH IN BAR/BOSS BOY SERVING COFFEE PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3COMP. AND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS AND FAUCET ON 3COMP.IN KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE & OR ORGANISE UNNECESSARY OR UN-USABLE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Diablo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Diablo on file is from Jun 14, 2012. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Diablo?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Don Diablo.
Has Don Diablo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Diablo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Don Diablo 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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