Little Dennis
Last inspected: Jun 1, 2023
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Little Dennis 14 times, with records going back to 2011. On Jun 1, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Little Dennis dates to Jun 1, 2023.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Little Dennis' 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 1, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(BOTH SINKS ARE CLOGGED UP). PREMISES NOT ABLE TO WASH, RINSE OR SANITIZE DISHES AND UTINSELS OR WASH THIER HAND AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE FLOOR AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING OF TWO DOOR SLIDE COOLER IN BACK KITCHEN AREA OF FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH PREMISES IN THE FLOORS AND WALLS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILDUP IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DOORS, HANDLES AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 30-35 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2.101.11 PF RESPONSIBILITY-ASSIGNMENT (PIC). NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOT VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, HAMBURGERS. ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL DOORS, HANDLES AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EVIDENCE OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO EVIDENCE OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EVIDENCE OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN UP KIT. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO COVID-19
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Sep 4, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2.101.11 PF RESPONSIBILITY-ASSIGNMENT (PIC). NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOT VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, HAMBURGERS. ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: Public Health Order 2020-9: Section 3. a. 3: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED 1 MALE EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WEARING MASK, NOSE FULLY EXPOSED, AND ALSO 1 CUSTOMER ON PREMISES WITHOUT A MASK. INSTD TO WEAR MASKS AND PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED
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Feb 28, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 9/3/19 REPORT 2311679 MOT CORRECTED 10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. 37 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. - 41 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. - 49 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, STEAM TABLE) AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. 51 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. - 55 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BASEBOARDS MISSING ALONG WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOOR TILES DAMAGED NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 55 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, GRILL, PREP COOLERS, BLENDER ETC IN DINING AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 56 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 10, 2019
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: HAMBURGER 51.2F, SLICED TOMATOES 48.9F, SAUSAGE 53.6F AND SOUR CREAM 49.6F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AND $50 WORTH OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005- COS.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PREP COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOD MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB LEAKING ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BASEBOARDS MISSING ALONG WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, GRILL, PREP COOLERS, BLENDER ETC IN DINING AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 61.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PREP COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER:RAW HAMBURGER 59.6F, TZATZIKI SAUCE 57.9F, COOKED BEEF 57.8F, HOT DOGS 57.6F, SLICED TOMATOES 57.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOD MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN BASEMENT, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB LEAKING ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BASEBOARDS MISSING ALONG WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOOR TILES DAMAGED NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, GRILL, PREP COOLERS, BLENDER ETC IN DINING AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNER BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FRONT HANDSINK HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT STEAMER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLE CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, AND INTERIOR OF THE FRONT BOX FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MICROWAVE, AND DEFROST/CLEAN BOX FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Sep 4, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND SIDES OF FRYERS, SIDES OF FRYERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING IN PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Jun 25, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS, AND HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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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 BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. THERMOMETERS MUST BE INSTALLED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Dennis last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Dennis on file is from Jun 1, 2023. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Dennis?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Little Dennis.
Has Little Dennis' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Dennis have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Dennis 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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