Family Den
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2015
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Score
Going back to 2011, Family Den has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2015. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Family Den since Feb 25, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Family Den's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, AND BAR AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETER TO USE TO VERIFY PRODUCT TEMPERATURES IN COOLERR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETER TO USE TO VERIFY PRODUCT TEMPERATURES IN COOLERR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 2, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.5F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CHICKEN TENDERS-47F, PERCH-46.1F, CATFISH FILETS-47.2F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED MARCH 19, 2014 ON REPORT# 1402113 NOT CORRECTED.-38- NO SPLASH GAURDS INSTALLED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE. NON COMPLIANT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BARRIERS INSIDE ALL ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS SEPARATING ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION FROM THE ICE USED TO COOL THE POP LINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH STOCK IN STORAGE CLOSETS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS STORE ROOM, UNDERNEATH ALL BARS(INCLUDING WOODEN LEDGES). REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETER TO USE TO VERIFY PRODUCT TEMPERATURES IN COOLERR.
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Mar 27, 2014
Consultation
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN, COOLERS(INCLUDING BEHIND ALL BARS), ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE 2 SMALLER BARS, AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED BEHIND SOUTH BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ON SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, SO THAT AREAS UNDERNEATH CAN BE CLEANED REGULARLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND POP LINES IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GAURDS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA(CASH REGISTER ON EAST SIDE AND PREP TABLE ON WEST SIDE OF SINK. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND ALL 3 BARS. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED TOO CLUTERRED TO ALLOW ACCESS TO REAR OF MACHINE TO VERIFY IF A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO THE FRESH WATER LINE. IF NOT PRESENT MUST INSTALL.
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Mar 19, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, SINK BEING USED AS S STORAGE UNIT FOR CONDIMENT CUPS, AND PENS. HAND SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN, COOLERS(INCLUDING BEHIND ALL BARS), ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE 2 SMALLER BARS, AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED BEHIND SOUTH BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ON SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, SO THAT AREAS UNDERNEATH CAN BE CLEANED REGULARLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND POP LINES IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GAURDS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA(CASH REGISTER ON EAST SIDE AND PREP TABLE ON WEST SIDE OF SINK. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND ALL 3 BARS. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED TOO CLUTERRED TO ALLOW ACCESS TO REAR OF MACHINE TO VERIFY IF A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO THE FRESH WATER LINE. IF NOT PRESENT MUST INSTALL.
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
8 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: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 70 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ALONG THE LOWER WOODEN LEDGES UNDERNEATH ALL 3 BARS, ON WOODEN LEDGE ON COUNTER BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SOUTH BAR, ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS & AREAS, IN DJ BOOTH, AND ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS, REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND ALSO REQUEST A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK THAT INCLUDES ALL OF THE STATE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND ALL BARS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS AND OVEN, COOLERS(INCLUDING BEHIND ALL BARS), ICE MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE 2 SMALLER BARS, AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED BEHIND SOUTH BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ON SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, SO THAT AREAS UNDERNEATH CAN BE CLEANED REGULARLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND POP LINES IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GAURDS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA(CASH REGISTER ON EAST SIDE AND PREP TABLE ON WEST SIDE OF SINK. INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND ALL 3 BARS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED TOO CLUTERRED TO ALLOW ACCESS TO REAR OF MACHINE TO VERIFY IF A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE IS CONNECTED TO THE FRESH WATER LINE. IF NOT PRESENT MUST INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR A HAIR RETRAINT WHENEVER HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
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May 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BEHIND ALL BARS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED AT BAR.MUST STORE UPRIGHT SO HANDLE NOT TOUCHING ICE.(CLEAN CONTAINER,ETC.
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Feb 10, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 STILL REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT 2ND 3- COMP SINK.
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Feb 2, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD NOT PROTECTED/ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.(THICK PINK,BLACK SLIME MOLD)INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON UPPER PANEL DRIPPING ON ICE USED FOR DRINKS. CITATION ISSUED.MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN,SANITIZE MACHINE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST PROVIDE
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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.INSIDE UPPER PANEL LOOSE ON ONE /RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT 2ND 3- COMP SINK .
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May 9, 2011
Complaint
5 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.CLEAN REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, MICROWAVE INTERIOR AND FRYER DOORS .
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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.FLOOR BEHIND BOTH BARS NEED DETAILED CLEANING AND IN KITCHEN CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.ALSO DJ AREA. AND CLEAN CARPET THRU OUT.
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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.WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PEELING PAINT/POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR WALL.EXPOSED INSTALLATION FROM CEILING PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.LADIES ROOM 2ND SINK LEAKING HOT WATER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. WIPING CLOTHES NOT PROPERLY STORED SITTING ON BAR INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Family Den last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Family Den on file is from Feb 25, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Family Den?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Family Den.
Has Family Den's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Family Den have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Family Den means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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