Duks Red Hots
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2022
100
Score
The health department has logged 36 inspections at Duks Red Hots, the earliest from 2010. On Feb 16, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Duks Red Hots dates to Feb 16, 2022.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 17 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Duks Red Hots is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 16, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 9, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 55 RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RAT DROPPINGS WAS NOTED UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OF FILE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE OF PROOF OF VACCINATION CARDS WHILE DINING IN AT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROOF OF VACCINATION CARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE FRONT DRINK STATION WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ONE DOOR FREEZERS IN THE REAR AND FRONT REFRIGERATOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 28, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, GRAY FILM NOTED ON INTERIOR SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 19, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN CITY SANITATION CLASS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.14(N).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE WASH ROOM TO REMOVE DUST AND WEDDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT PREMISES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 30, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AND PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS-MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 93F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS THE ONLY DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES, FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC DISHMACHINE. MANUAL DISHWASHING FACILITIES MUST REACH A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO TURN UP THE HOT WATER HEATER BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION AND THE HOT WATER IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 110F-CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR: INSTRUCTED TO EITHER MOVE THE DOOR SWEEP DOWN TO PROPERLY COVER THE GAP OR REPLACE THE DOOR SWEEP TO RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR AND PREVENT PEST INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER I.E. KIDS PLAY CAR, DECORATIONS, ETC WHERE FOOD IS STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS USED TO STORE AND BULK FOOD ITEMS. MUST USE NON ABSORBENT MATERIALS FOR LINERS ONLY TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER & COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS HANGING FROM THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AND PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS-MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS AND WATER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND DRY FOOD
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF / COSTUMERS WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE.STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GRIMES ON METAL SHELVES IN STORAGE/DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR /FLOOR TILES STANDING WATER AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FRONT WINDOW LEDGE WITH DEBRIS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 4, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND DRY FOOD
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF / COSTUMERS WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE.STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GRIMES ON METAL SHELVES IN STORAGE/DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR /FLOOR TILES STANDING WATER AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FRONT WINDOW LEDGE WITH DEBRIS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS AND WATER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 3, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.4F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE( FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 51.4F),ALSO WALK-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF55.7F TO 58.6F. OTHER UNIT ON PREMISES MAINTAINING AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION". DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO DOZEN OF EGGS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 51.4F AND 4 PIECES OF PIZZA PUFFS AT TEMP OF 55.7F.BEEF AT TEMP OF 51.6F, BEEF JUICE AT TEMP OF 50,8F.THREE CASES OF HOT DOG AT TEMP OF 54.6F TO 55.8F;ONE CASE OF POLISH AT TEMP OF 57.6F; ONE CASE OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 55.4F;HALF CASE AT TEMP OF 53.6F; TWO CASES OF 1oz OF HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT TEMP OF 55.1F TO 56.7F.HALF TWO GALLONS OF DRESSING AT TEMP OF 55.6 TO 57F. CHEESE AT TEMP OF 57.8F.ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 55 ,VALUE 300. 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 WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP AND DRIPPING FROM THE EDGE OF THE CONTAINER ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND DRY FOOD
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF / COSTUMERS WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE.STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GRIMES ON METAL SHELVES IN STORAGE/DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR /FLOOR TILES STANDING WATER AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FRONT WINDOW LEDGE WITH DEBRIS NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS AND WATER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE.OBSERVED 13 CIGARETTE BUTTS(OF DIFFERENT KIND BRAND) ON FLOOR BETWEEN THE 3 VIDEO MACHINES AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD OF THE DESK. NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED ON NORTH WALL OF THE ROOM. MANAGER STATED THAT IS A STORAGE ROOM HOWEVER NO INDICATION OF STORAGE,OTHER THAN VIDEO MACHINE.REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE PREMISES. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANACE: 7-32-015 FIRST OFFENSE FOR 2016
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Oct 7, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR AREA AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE COMBO REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CHEESES. ALSO, THE 2 DRAWER COOLER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF AT 54.4F, HOT DOGS AT 50.3F, POLISH DOGS AT 48.2F, RAW BACON AT 49.4F, SHELL EGGS AT 52.7F, AND SLICED CHEESE AT 64.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WINDOW SCREENS ON THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR AREA AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Sep 10, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING BREAD FOR ITALIAN BEEF AND HAMBURGER BUNS WITH BARE HANDS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENT OVER STEAM TABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 18, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE NOT BEING USED. FACILITY IS WAITING FOR PARTS TO REPAIR AND THEN TO CLEAN ENTIRE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH AFTER MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND CLEANED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER ENTER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED FOOD HANDLERS CAN ENTER FOOD PREP AREA.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND ASHTRAY WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN BACK ROOM OF FACILITY. INFORMED THAT ASHTRAYS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SITE. OPERATOR REMOVED. VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM (SLOW DRAINING).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 19, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
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Jan 30, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
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Jan 22, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained. Plumbers puddy inside right(last) compartment of three compartment sink and seam is broken in same compartment-running water seeping from middle to right side of sink. Instructed to weld seams of three compartment sink and remove plumbers puddy. Serious citation issued. Serious citation issued 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Eshaust hood, filter and soda nozzles not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Cold water not provided at utility sink. Instructed to provide cold running water.
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Oct 25, 2012
Complaint
6 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, SEE INSPECTION #1206266
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION #1206266
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION #1206266
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION #1206266
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION #1206266
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE INSPECTION #1206266
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Aug 7, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floor dirty beneath the ice machine,detail clean floors,maintain in detail throughout the premises.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found interior of light shield over the chest freezer dirty,detail clean,maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The hood and filters above cooking equipments,ventilation covers in the toilet room require detail cleaning also repair water leak beneath the ice machine.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Found no internal thermometer for the stand -up refrigerator in prep area.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found unnecessary articles in the rear dry storage area on shelvings,outside areas remove due to potential pest harborage.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: The ice dispensing utensil must be properly stored in a clean container at all times.
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Mar 22, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA HAS ICE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE OTHER TWO REACHIN FREEZERS HAS FOOD DEBRIS IN THEM.
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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. EAST WALL IN THE REAE AREA HAS SOME PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT IT SO IT WILL BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Dec 8, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED OVER 100 RODENT DROPPING IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA, BEHIND COKE MACHINE, CLOSET BY KITCHEN AREA, OUTSIDE WATER HEATER AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORED OUTSIDE, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, FRONT AND REAR DOORS, AND DOOR TO OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, AND CLEAN ALL AREAS, OBSERVED LIVE ANTS ON CUSTOMER COUNTER AREA 5-10 APPX. NEED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL COMPANY, NEEDS TO HAVE A MAP WITH LOCATION OF RODENT BOXS AND ANY OTHER INFROMATION REGARDING EXTERMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN AND STANDING WATER ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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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 REPAINT CHIPPING WOOD SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET COMMODE
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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. MUST CLEAN SHELF AREA BY FRONT WINDOW SEAL, BOTTOM COUNTER TABLE AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO IN WALK IN UNIT. IN STRORAGE AREA NEED TO CLEAN ALL CORNERS AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ECT.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP BATHROOM AREA,STORAGE AREA, BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER FOOD COUNTER AREA, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS,WALK IN UNIT LOCATED OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. ON EAST END BY GAMING AREA, THUR OUT THE PREMISES.
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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. MUST CLEAN WALL AND CEILING TILE ABOVE KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP REMOVE ALL DIRT DUST ECT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, WALK IN UNIT STORAGE AREA,GAMING AREA,THUR OUT THE PREMISES.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLOOR IN REAR ROOM BY GAMING MACHINE, PLEASE NOTE A SIGN IS POST "NO SMOKING" BUT WE ALSO NOTICE A HEATER UNIT TO KEEP ROOM WARM, AND UPON ENTERING BACK ROOM THE SMELL OF CIGARETTE IN THE ROOM. INFORM TO EMPLOYEE THEY CAN'T SMOKE IN REAR AREA OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PER CITY ORDINANCE, SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE CITATION ISSUED: 7-32-015
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Sep 21, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 REPAINT CHIPPING WOOD SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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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. MUST CLEAN SHELF AREA BY FRONT WINDOW SEAL, BOTTOM COUNTER TABLE AREA, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP
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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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR/REPAINT WALLS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CLEAN ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP, AND FOOD SPLASHES
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Jan 4, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 13, 2010
Complaint
7 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. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THEM AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
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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 INSTALL A BARRIER ALONG FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE AT FRONT BY EXIT DOOR SAID AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK ALSO WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES HAVE PEELING PAINT MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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 IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED.
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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.MUST SEAL LARGE OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,DETAIL CLEAN,REMOVE PEELING PAINT,GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS CEILINGS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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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. Observed airbone grease on ceiling vents in front area and on menu signs on ventilation hood area. Also accumulated sod on heating unit surfaces in front area by ATM machine. Must clean said area.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN LEFT 2 SINK DRAINS ON INTERIOR OF 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Oct 29, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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 IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED.
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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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Sep 22, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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.ALL ITEMS STORED IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO REFRIGERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, 6"OFF FLOOR.
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Aug 4, 2010
Complaint
3 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 4 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN,INSIDE TOILET ROOM ALSO FOUND FRONT WINDOW WIDE OPEN,NO SCREEN,FRONT MAIN SCREEN DOOR IS RIPPED MODE OF ENTRY FOR SAID FLIES.MUST REMOVE FLIES/CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,REPAIR SAID DOOR.
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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.ALL ITEMS STORED IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO REFRIGERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, 6"OFF FLOOR.
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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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR OF PREMISES,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
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86
Jun 29, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN LOWER WEST INTERIOR PANEL,APPROXIMATELY 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR OF STAND-UP HEATER,APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CLOSET,APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,INFESTATION OF FRUIT FLIES/HOUSE FLIES IN ADJACENT ROOMS,NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WEST LOWER WALL IN REAR OFFICE ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE IS NEEDED,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS TO PREMISES IN DETAIL, AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES.
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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 ESPECIALLY UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS 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.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD/STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SEAL ANY NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN CLOSET,BOILER ROOM,REAR OFFICE ROOM.
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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.HOOD ABOVE GRILL NOT WORKING DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Jun 1, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.WALK-IN- COOLER AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 54F-EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP SURROUNDING CONDENSOR CAUSING WATER LEAKAGE.THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED,CAPABLE OF COLD HOLDING FOOD PRODUCTS TO 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPEATURES EGGS 53.7F,60#HOT DOGS 49.4F,40#BEEF 47F,15#COOKED CHILI 50.5F,50# BAGGED DICED ONIONS 49.8F,10#AMERICAN CHEESE 53.4F,45# BACON 52.8F,APPROX 45 GALLONS OF VANILLA SHAKE ICE CREAM LIQUID 50F.THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS NOW DISCARDED,DENATURED.ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$850.00.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 13 RAT DROPPINGS ON GREASY FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN ADJACENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM,APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED CLOSET DIRECTLY BEHIND COOKING LINE ALSO 1 DECAYED MOUSE INTERIOR LOWER PANEL HEATER IN THE REAR,FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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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 ESPECIALLY UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD/STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SEAL ANY NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN CLOSET,BOILER ROOM. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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.HOOD/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,CONDENSOR WATER DRIPPING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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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.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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May 21, 2010
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED MOLD BUILD-UP DRIPPING INTO ICE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION,MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 ONCE CLEAN,SANITIZED FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING,HANDLING MONEY,PREPARING FOODS NOT WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY,AFTER EACH POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.FOUND FAUCET WITH NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE.FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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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 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED CLOSET BEHIND FOOD PREP LINE,4 LIVE FLIES,FRONT REAR DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT -MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING OUT,NO SINK STOPPERS.
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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 PROVIDE A REMOVABLE KNIFE RACK FOR EASIER CLEANING,WOODEN SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE,IN WALK-IN-COOLER REPAINT USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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 ESPECIALLY UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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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.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD/STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SEAL ANY NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN CLOSET,BOILER ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3 COMP SINK NOT SHIELDED.
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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.HOOD/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,CONDENSOR WATER DRIPPING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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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.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN-COOLER.
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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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND FOOD HANDLER NO HAIR RESTRAINT.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.OBSERVED PERSON SMOKING CIGARETTE ON FRONT DOOR WAY OF PREMISES THEN WENT INTO TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN 15 FEET AWAY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Duks Red Hots last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Duks Red Hots on file is from Feb 16, 2022. The public record contains 36 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duks Red Hots?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Duks Red Hots.
Has Duks Red Hots' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Duks Red Hots have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Duks Red Hots 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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