Don Fresco
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Don Fresco, the earliest from 2015. On Mar 8, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 8, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 8, 2019
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD MUST BE COVERED AND OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ALL ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD MUST BE COVERED AND OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP AND SIDES OF CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES
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Oct 30, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 26, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5.103.11(B) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION IN HAND SINKS, 3-COMP SINK, OR TOILET ROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGED BETWEEN 42F-55F THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2.301.14 (F) OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COOKING AND HANDLING FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION, (CHICKEN, BEEF, GUACAMOLE) WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS, HOWEVER NO HOT WATER ON SITE, DUE TO HOT WATER TANK NOT WORKING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, AND ON WALLS IN THE DINING AREA NEAR THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON RTE OR TCS FOODS THAT WERE PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2.102.12 NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCT TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-101 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3.302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.501.12 MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, DEEP EXCESSIVE GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 4.202.16 MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AND STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 13, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM REAR HALLWAY. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FORM INSPECTIPN REPORT 2099085, DATED 10/18/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED; #32; MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP AT ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #38; MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST SEAL LOWER BASIN OF MOPSINK. VIOLATIONS STILL EXSIST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WHITE & GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, DARK GROOVES PRESENT. ALSO, REPLACE TORN LOWER SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, MOP CLOSET, DINING AREA, AND TOILET ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA AND REAR HALLWAY. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM REAR HALLWAY AND OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 25, 2017
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA AND A LONG HANDLE STRAINER IN HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP AREA AND A SMALL PAN INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED AND FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED AT THIS TIME.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED AND ARTICLES REMOVED .MUST MAINTAIN HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAK 7-38-030)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,STEAK,PORK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP AT ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET,DAMAGED UPPER DOOR FRAME AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST SEAL LOWER BASIN OF MOPSINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND PREP COOLER THERMOMETERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR AND BLOCKING REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Oct 18, 2017
Reinspection
13 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2098917 10/16/17 #11-STILL OBSERVED DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,STEAK,PORK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP AT ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET,DAMAGED UPPER DOOR FRAME AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST SEAL LOWER BASIN OF MOPSINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND PREP COOLER THERMOMETERS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR AND BLOCKING REAR EXIT DOOR.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 16, 2017
Complaint
15 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN PANS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED GROUNDBEEF 73.0F,3LBS. COOKED STEK 78.9F,6LBS. MARINATED CHICKEN 79.1F-79.6F,3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 82.2F,3LBS. COOKED PORK 100.9F,2.5LBS COOKED SOUP 125.8F,2LBS. COOKED RICE 61.8F,5LBS. COOKED BEANS 87.6F,10LBS. COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN 100.9F,2-10LBS. COOKED PORK 73.3F-74.1F,2LBS. COOKED CORN 101.6.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.82LBS.$205.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM,3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED AT THIS TIME.HOT WATER TANK WAS NOT ON.EMPLOYEES LIT HOT WATER TANK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE MISSING AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADJACENT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,STEAK,PORK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP AT ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET,DAMAGED UPPER DOOR FRAME AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST SEAL LOWER BASIN OF MOPSINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND PREP COOLER THERMOMETERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE BOXES OFF OF FLOOR AND BLOCKING REAR EXIT DOOR.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 4, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP READING 55-60'F, COOKED PORK, RAW CHICKEN AND COOKED BEANS, ALL AT IMPROPER TEMP, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF APPROX., $600.00 AND 80 POUNDS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 40'F AND BELOW, HOT FOODS 140 AND ABOVE, INSTRUCTED TO PUT QUICK CHILL METHODS IN PLACE, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, STORING GARBAGE BAGS IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR, NOT IN DUMPSTER. ALSO NOTED CRATES, OIL BOXES, AND DEBRIS ON SURROUNDING GROUND AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTD TO STORE GARBAGE IN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA AT ALL TIMES, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK) WITH A VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE (MANAGER HAS A XEROX COPY), MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, WITH A VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND REPAIR LEAK,
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Nov 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE LEAKING HEAVILY AND ONTO FLOOR WHEN FAUCET TURNED ON. REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK WATER SHUT OFF, BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE, AND NO PAPER TOWELS NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR SINK. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
21
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY (NO DUCT TAPE).
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEXT TO STOVE IN POOR REPAIR, BURNED SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Mar 4, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
8 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: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, STORING GARBAGE BAGS IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE OF EXIT DOOR, NOT IN DUMPSTER. ALSO NOTED CRATES, OIL BOXES, AND DEBRIS ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO STORE GARBAGE IN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
19
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PRE PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
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67
Sep 25, 2015
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS FROM COUNTERS, SINKS, AND EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS FROM ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICES TO WASHROOM DOORS.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES AND ITEMS STORED ON PREMISES MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Fresco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Fresco on file is from Mar 8, 2019. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Fresco?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Don Fresco.
Has Don Fresco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Don Fresco have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Don Fresco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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