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Dream Chef Kitchen

611 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
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Last inspected: Dec 18, 2018
45
Score
High Risk

Dream Chef Kitchen has been inspected three times since 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2018. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. Public records show no inspections at Dream Chef Kitchen since Dec 18, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 12 violations.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dream Chef Kitchen's 45 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND 2-DOOR FREEZER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
44
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND BOXES STORED ON THE GROUND OF THE STORAGE CLOSET AND UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, PLACE ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT A POSTED SUMMARY REPORT IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST.
61
45
Dec 13, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER IN NEED OF NEW CUTTING BOARD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
95
Dec 11, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GUARD MUST BE EXTENDED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA TO ELIMINATE ANY CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS. SEPARATION NEEDED AT ENTRY TO PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
16
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
21
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
22
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER IN NEED OF NEW CUTTING BOARD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dream Chef Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dream Chef Kitchen on file is from Dec 18, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dream Chef Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dream Chef Kitchen.

Has Dream Chef Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dream Chef Kitchen have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Dream Chef Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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