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Dream Dinners

740 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Catering
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Dream Dinners appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 26, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Dream Dinners's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 26, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “* certified food manager on site”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. PORK, SLICED VEGETABLES, EGGS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIME WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR COOLER #1 AND #2 IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
32
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE RESIDENTIAL REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR.
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86
Apr 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER #7,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPILLAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLERS,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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86
Mar 23, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. GAVE MANAGER INFORMATION.
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95
Feb 26, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES
21
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIOS ON SITE TO TEST LOW-TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
22
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF ORGANIZING AND OR REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. GAVE MANAGER INFORMATION.
45
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dream Dinners last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dream Dinners on file is from Apr 26, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dream Dinners?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dream Dinners.

Has Dream Dinners' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dream Dinners have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dream Dinners 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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