High Dive / Dante's Tavern
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2024
100
Score
Going back to 2011, High Dive / Dante's Tavern has 19 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jun 6, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 10 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so High Dive / Dante's Tavern is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 6, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE IN BAR WITH A MAXIMUM WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 109 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WASH SOLUTION OF DISH MACHINE HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION NO DISHES FOUND INSIDE DISH MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN BOTH BAR AREAS, IN THE KITCHEN, IN TOILET ROOMS, AND IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPAINT ANY RUSTED RACKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES IN OR OUTSIDE DISH MACHINE.
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Mar 21, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM AND FAUCET OF SAME SINK ARE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN UNIT FREE OF FOREIGN SUBSTANCES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM AND FAUCET OF SAME SINK ARE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOLLOWING ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 2, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FRO EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODDS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: : MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDES A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FROM BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PREMISES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS, DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 25, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FRO EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. PIC IMMEDIATELY PROVIDED SOAP AT MY REQUEST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODDS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDES A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FROM BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE. IN A LEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PREMISES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS, DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.MUST COMPLET EFOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 17, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIN FOIL BEING USED A LINER ON THE RACK WHERE PREPARED MEALS ARE STORED BEFORE WAITER/WAITRESS RECEIVES PLATES FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS AS LINERS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CUTTING BOARD RACK THAT IS STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE IS RUSTED WITH PAINT CHIPPING AWAY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER DISCARD/REPLACE RACK OR RESURFACE TO PREVENT PAINT AND RUST FROM COMING IN CONTACT WITH CUTTING BOARD SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM BETWEEN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE HOOD ON THE TILES WALLS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT BUT UNDER THE HOOD AND GREASE IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR, FAN VENT ON THE CEILING OF THE MEN'S BATHROOM, FAN VENT COVER ATTACHED TO THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN
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May 27, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE INSIDE THE WASH BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SAID SINK NO COLD WATER IS PROVIDED AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER AT SAID SINK WATER BOTTLE USED FOR CUSTOMERS MOUTH IS TOO SMALL,FOR THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTTLES WITH LARGER MOUTH,TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE SCRAPE SINK OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. NEED TO REPAIR.ALSO EAST WALL IN LQUOR ROOM CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH, BRICKS WITH LAYER OF WHITE SUBSTANCE.BRICKS DUST ON BOTTLES. NEED TO SEAL SAID BRICKS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR PARTY ROOM AND CLOSETS ARE CLUTTERED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED.
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May 19, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS OIL ON TOP THE GREASE BOX,ALSO WASTE OIL DRIPPED ON GROUND FORMING A PUDDLES BY THE WHEELS OF THE UNIT. WE OBSERVED PATIO AREA WITH EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON CEMENT FLOOR BEHIND THE FENCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT WHICH SEPARATE THE ALLEY,FROM WOOD SHELVES,WOOD CABINET, PAPER CUPS,BOTTLES,CONTAINERS,PLASTIC ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,CLEAN AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE GROUND ITEMS NEEDED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-25-15,REPORT #1454132 #33-FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #38- HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TODAY 5-19-16 WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE INSIDE THE WASH BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SAID SINK NO COLD WATER IS PROVIDED AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER AT SAID SINK WATER BOTTLE USED FOR CUSTOMERS MOUTH IS TOO SMALL,FOR THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BOTTLE BRUSH TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE AND JUICE BOXES IS CLOGGED. OBSERVED DRAIN HOSE FROM ICE MACHINE AND JUICE BOXES STORED INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOTH DRAIN HOSES CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ICE MACHINE HAS A BACK FLOW PREVENTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE SCRAPE SINK OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. NEED TO REPAIR.ALSO EAST WALL IN LQUOR ROOM CRUMBLE TO THE TOUCH, BRICKS WITH LAYER OF WHITE SUBSTANCE.BRICKS DUST ON BOTTLES. NEED TO SEAL SAID BRICKS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR PARTY ROOM AND CLOSETS ARE CLUTTERED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED.
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Aug 25, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA WITH HOLES THAT ARE IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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74
Nov 14, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIOMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL BEHIND OVEN. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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82
Nov 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM O. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIOMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALL BEHIND OVEN. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jan 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL AND RE-PAINT FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AND REAR PREP AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE URINAL IN MEN WASHROOM(WEST).
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AND CONTAINERS IN SANITARY MANNER IN BASEMENT.
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Jul 26, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior between cooking equipment, interior ice machine and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors not maintained throught out prep area,bar and kitchen. Instructed to detail clean floor, reseal surface and repair damaged floor in bar area.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to exposed brick surafce and replace any damaged ceiling tiles.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed additional portable bar with glasses, disposable cups and can beverages on portable bar in overflow room. Instructed to install exposed handsink in additional area accessible for food handlers. Ventilation not working in customers toilet room on bar side. Instructed to repair mechanical fan.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unneceesary articles stored on floor in basement and second bar/storage area. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Jul 19, 2013
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 live flying insects in bar and prep area. Observed 10-15 live gnats in prep areas. Instructed to have service from licensed pest control comapny and remove all live activity. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside grease box not maintained or rodent/insect proofed. Obsserved wasted grease on ground and encrusted grease around the exterior sides and top of grease box. Instructed to detail clean and keep exterior of grease box clean, maintained and free of rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease box and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior between cooking equipment, interior ice machine and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors not maintained throught out prep area,bar and kitchen. Instructed to detail clean floor, reseal surface and repair damaged floor in bar area.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to exposed brick surafce and replace any damaged ceiling tiles.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed additional portable bar with glasses, disposable cups and can beverages on portable bar in overflow room. Instructed to install exposed handsink in additional area accessible for food handlers. Ventilation not working in customers toilet room on bar side. Instructed to repair mechanical fan.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unneceesary articles stored on floor in basement and second bar/storage area. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Sep 14, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SEE REPORT #1235145
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Sep 10, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN A BOX AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON TOP OF SHELF.40LBS, COST $85.44 OWNER DENATURED AT THIS TIME.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS.INST ALL FOODS SHOULD MAINTAINE 40 AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA HAS BLACK MOLD INSIDE OF ICE UNIT. THIS IS ICE IS BEING MADE TRAY BLACK NEED DETAIL CLEANING,VIOLATION 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED.NEED TO CONTACT DEPT OF HEALTH AT 773 746-4240
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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: BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED HAS A GAP OF 1/2 ON THE SIDE OF DOOR.FOUND SMALL FLYS 20-25 IN FRONT BAR AREA.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL MAP LOCATOR IDENTIFYING PEST CONTROL SERVICES TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUST ON BOTTOM PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,RUST ON BOTTOM INSIDE SHELFING 2 DOOR AT THE COOK LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUPMENTS AT COOK LINE STOVES DEEP FRYERS, CAN OPENER, ON THE SIDE OF FRYERS THUR OUT THE KITCHEN AREA, FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS THUR OUT KITCHEN BEHINE HEAVY EQUIPMENT,THE SIDEDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE OFF THE FLOOR. NOTE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NEEDS TO BE REPLACE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BATHROOMS NEEDS TO BE SELF CLOSING IN THE REAR AREA,BY KITCHEN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE IN THE REAR OF THE 3 COMPPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN DUST BULID UP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: COOK IN FOOD AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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May 18, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 17, 2011
License
2 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. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS
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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 PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN REAR DISH AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was High Dive / Dante's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at High Dive / Dante's Tavern on file is from Jun 6, 2024. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at High Dive / Dante's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at High Dive / Dante's Tavern.
Has High Dive / Dante's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at High Dive / Dante's Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at High Dive / Dante's Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is High Dive / Dante's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, High Dive / Dante's Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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