Duke's

1724-1726 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
American
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Duke's has three inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The most recent report on file is from Apr 29, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Duke's dates to Apr 29, 2013.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALL BEHIND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL GAPS IN WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Nov 15, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 6, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL IN PREP AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP/DISWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Duke's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Duke's on file is from Apr 29, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Duke's?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Duke's.

Has Duke's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Duke's have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Duke's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.