Mr Dumpling Chicago
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2023
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Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Mr Dumpling Chicago, the earliest from 2021. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 11, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Mr Dumpling Chicago's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 11, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mr Dumpling Chicago on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER FILLED TO THE TOP WITH RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, CASES OF RAW EGGS ON WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER RAW FRESH VEGETABLES. ALL FOOD REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION AND STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN AND A METAL BOWL OF COOKED RICE ON THE PREP TABLE OF THE COOKS LINE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN AT 50.5F AND RICE AT 117F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE OR COOLING LOGS. REVIEWED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AND REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COOLING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-10-21 REPORT #2523828 NOT CORRECTED. #37- NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENT NAME. #47- NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZERS ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. #55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE. #56- NOTED LIGHTING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELDS FOR THE BULBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK USED TO STORE SILVERWARE AND TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE STORED IN FRONT OF THE SINK BLOCKING IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: HOT FOODS IMPROPERLY HELD AT 50.5F INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AFTER THE START OF THE INITIAL INSPECTION AFTER BEING TELEPHONED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 10 LBS COOKED EGG ROLLS IN THE FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----STAND MIXER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOLER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE REAR PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED A BOX FOOD FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTEWATER PIPELINES. MUST REMOVE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED PRE-SET TABLES WITH EXPOSED FLATWARE AND DISHES. MUST NOT PRE-SET EXPOSED DISHWARE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PREVIOUSLY USED FOOD TIN CANS AS FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Aug 10, 2021
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENT NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZERS ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHTING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELDS FOR THE BULBS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Dumpling Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Dumpling Chicago on file is from Aug 11, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Dumpling Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr Dumpling Chicago.
Has Mr Dumpling Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Dumpling Chicago have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr Dumpling Chicago 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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