Dunlay's on Clark
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2018
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Inspectors have visited Dunlay's on Clark nine times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Apr 19, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Dunlay's on Clark since Apr 19, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dunlay's on Clark trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 19, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN 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 PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN FOOD AREA. MUST REPIAR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW LEAK ON PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE TRAP RUSTING AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVING UNDER STEAM TABLE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOOD AND SCREENS AT HOT LINE GREASY IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND SCREENS AT HOT LINE. NOTED VENT COVER AT REAR WALK-IN COOLER DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE VENT COVER.
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May 9, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRING ON DOOR OF OVEN IN POOR REPAIR ,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,INTERIOR LID ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,CAN OPENER BLADE,DISH RACKS,FANGUARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP,DISH WASHING , BAR ,BASEMENT AREAS, AND WALK IN COOLERS .MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA AT REAR DOOR.MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULK ON WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRI FROM HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT DRAINING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON THE SINKS FILLS UP AND IT OVER FLOWS ONTO FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HAND SINK IN ADJACENT BAR AREA TO WASH HANDS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1578659 10/7/15 NOT CORRECTED #38-OBSERVED EXPOSED SINK NEEDED IN DISH ROOM CONTAINING 3- COMP AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.#41-CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT,MUST STORE ALL ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRING ON DOOR OF OVEN IN POOR REPAIR AND REMOVE HANGER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED EXTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON WALK IN VEGETABLE COOLER,INTERIOR LID ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,CAN OPENER BLADE,DISH RACKS,FANGUARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP,DISH WASHING , BAR ,BASEMENT AREAS, AND WALK IN COOLERS .MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA AT REAR DOOR.MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULK ON WALL ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRI FROM HOOD AND FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND DINING AREA SIDE DOOR.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH LID IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER CONTAINING ICE CREAM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF BAR UNDER ICE BIN AND EXPOSED HANDSINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN BEER COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDED IN DISH ROOM CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHING. CLOSEST HANDSINK IS LOCATED OVER 25 FEET AWAY THROUGH A DOORWAY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION FROM PIPE IN BASEMENT NEAR BEER WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND ORAGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT WITH CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. PEST CONTROL NEEDS TO HAVE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS AWAY FROM WALLS AND UP OFF FLOOR.
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Sep 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARD,AND 2 COPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER UNDER THE ICE BIN,COOLER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND INSIDE THE WINE ROOM,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A CEILING ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE, SODA CRATE AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. PEELING PAINT INISDE THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. MUST SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE TO THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Sep 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSWARE WAS BEING WASHED. SANITIZER CONTAINER FOUND EMPTY. STAFF CHANGED CONTAINER AND MACHINE WAS STILL NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. MANAGER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REPAIRED MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RE-WASH GLASSWARE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND BAR. OBSERVED BEING USED DURING INSPECTION AS A "SLOP" SINK FOR DISCARDING USED COCKTAIL ICE AND GARNISHES IN A SCREENED BASKET. NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT SINK. BAR HAS NO OTHER SINKS. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE FOR SANITIZING GLASSWARE. INSTRUCTED TO USE A BUCKET OR LINED GARBAGE CONTAINER AND DISCARD AS NEEDED FOR WASTE ICE/GARNISH. MANAGEMENT REMOVED SCREEN FOR ICE AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND REAR STORED POTS/PANS WITH DEBRIS. FLOORS UNDER BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER PREVIOUSLY ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN HAVE BEEN MOVED TO BE ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE BACK TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE THE BASEMENT FREEZERS AND AT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Nov 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.8F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS REPAIRED AND AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE UPON MY RETURN ON 11/9/12 TO FINISH THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOLER BELOW THE GRILL. OBSERVED EGGS AT 47.8F, YOGURT AT 47.6F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 47.8F, MEATLOAF AT 49.2F, GROUND BEEF AT 50.3F, HAM AT 47.8F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 48.0F, PORK AT 48.0F, CHEESE AT 48.3F, CREAMED CORN AT 47.6F, FISH AT 46.2F, CHICKEN AT 52.1F, HAMBURGERS AT 48.1-51.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 400# OF FOOD WORTH $2,119. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A SMOKER UNIT ON PREMISES AND SMOKED PORK BEING PREPARED DURING THE INSPECTION WITHOUT PROOF OF IDPH CERTIFICATION OF THEIR HACCP PROGRAM. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY SMOKED MEATS ON THE PREMISES AND TO HAVE THEIR HACCP PROGRAM CERTIFIED BY IDPH. SMOKER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dunlay's on Clark last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dunlay's on Clark on file is from Apr 19, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dunlay's on Clark?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dunlay's on Clark.
Has Dunlay's on Clark's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dunlay's on Clark have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dunlay's on Clark 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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