Homeplate Deuces & the Diamond Club — Deuces & the Diamond Club
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Homeplate Deuces & the Diamond Club — Deuces & the Diamond Club 21 times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Homeplate Deuces & the Diamond Club — Deuces & the Diamond Club's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE 4-DOOR COOLER UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW BURGERS AT 54.4F AND SWISS CHEESE AT 49.3F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 12LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $50. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 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 IN ALL BARS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED NORTH SIDE DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE PATIO WITH 1/2 OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. LOCATED IN THE BASMENENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO HAVE TORN GASKETS ON TOP AND BOTTOM. DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Aug 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINES VOUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON PREP AREA FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP PREP AREA FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT AND ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGH BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHMACHINE.
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78
Sep 21, 2023
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TRAYLINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD INSIDE THE CABINE OF DEEP FRYERS (REAR PART). HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 LIDS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 MUST LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE, AT BARS AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. THROUGHOUT INSIDE THE PREMISES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MISSING HANDLE AT LID OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ACCROSS LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLE.
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Sep 12, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED TWO PANES OF COOKED MAC AND CHEESE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 49.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. POUNDS 12, VALUE 18 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE, AT BARS AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. THROUGHOUT INSIDE THE PREMISES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDLE AT LID OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ACCROSS LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TRAYLINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD INSIDE CABINE OF DEEP FRYERS (REAR PART).HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: LIDS IS NEEDED FOR ALL RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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50
May 23, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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90
Feb 25, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTICED PIZZA CUTTER BEING STORED BETWEEN TWO POWER OUTLET PIPES AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN,SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTICED DUCK TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD WIRE FOR TIME CLOCK IN PLACE. MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE OR ANY OTHER TAPE ON A SURFACE THAT HAS TO BE EASY TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTICED RUSTY/DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED Rough fire retardant material applied on ceiling ABOVE WASHBOWLS, URINALS, AND TOILETS throughout the basement men and ladies washrooms. Not smooth and easily cleanable ceiling. Must install a smooth, cleanable ceiling above all washroom fixtures.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED COOLERS/EQUIPMENT STORED ON OUTDOOR REAR PATIO AREA MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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78
May 21, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE TUBE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP BETWEEN NORTH ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS AND 1/2 INCH GAP AT DOOR SWEEP AT OUTDOOR PATIO BAR DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL AND DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES STAINED AND PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CUTTING BOARD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING NOT COVERED ABOVE MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE DROP CEILING ABOVE MAIN BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING WATER DAMAGE AT 2ND FLOOR MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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55
Jul 9, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GROUND UNDER THE WASTE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH OIL SPILLAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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90
Jun 24, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL WAREWASHING EQUIMENT: LOW TEMP DISHWACHINES AT FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA(WEST SITE) AND SECOND FLOOR NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE SANITIZING SOLUTION,0ppm. PRESENTLY IN USE WASHING GLASSWEAR. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. MUST USE DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-29-18, REPORT# 2232389 NOT DISPLAYED TO ALL CUSTOMERS. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B)CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN BY SWINGING DOOR. SOAP PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE IN ALL HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES (BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR). SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE FROM WATER RESERVOIR; ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, 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 A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (CAESAR DRESSING,ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE BOXES CONTAINING UTENSILS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,WEST SITE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPES OR RELOCATE ITEMS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN THE KITCHEN
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GROUND UNDER THE WASTE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH OIL SPILLAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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50
Oct 29, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED BEEF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT A SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS NOT DISCLOSED ON MENUS(BURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENUS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 HAND SINKS AT KITCHEN WITH LOOSE WATER HANDLES. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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64
Mar 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON RIGHT SIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #37 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1770758 DATED 5/13/16: NO DOORS ON BOTH BASEMENT MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED OPEN ENTRANCES TO BOTH. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON RIGHT SIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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90
May 13, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH THREE DOOR COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO DOORS ON BOTH BASEMENT MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED OPEN ENTRANCES TO BOTH. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT AND COLD HANDLES SWITCHED. HOT HANDLES MUST REPRESENT HOT WATER, COLD HANDLE COLD WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PILED WOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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May 6, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD IN THE COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS EACH OF COOKED PORK AT 135.7F, MAC N' CHEESE AT 135.4F, GRILLED ONIONS AT 74.6F, CHILI AT 118.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $25.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE SANITIZING AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED AND REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION. 2ND FLOOR BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ONE OF THE TWO BASEMENT ICE MACHINES FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BOTH CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH THREE DOOR COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO DOORS ON BOTH BASEMENT MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. OBSERVED OPEN ENTRANCES TO BOTH. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOORS ON BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT AND COLD HANDLES SWITCHED. HOT HANDLES MUST REPRESENT HOT WATER, COLD HANDLE COLD WATER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PILED WOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BEER BOTTLE BOXES AND PACKED WATER BOTTLES ARE STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS OR WRAP SAID PIPES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL, POROUS LINER USED ON SHELVES IN LIQUOR ROOM NEED TO BE REPLACED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOILS WRAPPED ON PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE DEEP FRYERS BOTTOM PART INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO FIND THE SOURCE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE WASH BOWLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PAINT
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Aug 20, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE MAIN SEWER LINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS OR PROVIDE A BARRIER (I.E. TROUGH, PROTECTIVE WRAP) BETWEEN THE PIPE AND FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR LOCATED OUTSIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CRACK BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALLLS ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BASEBOARD OR TRIM ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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86
Sep 10, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 3, 2013
Routine
6 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MOP SINK AND THE BAR AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE NORTH DOUBLE- DOOR 1ST FLOOR FROM THE MAIN BAR IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE CENTER BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.ALSO,THE DUG OUT BAR DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED,Consumer advisory must be posted.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENTION CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.REPAIR/REPLACE GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NEAR THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE BINS AT BARS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.
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Jul 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SOME OF COOLERS IN KITCHEN ARE NOT TURNED ON ,INSTRUCTED TO TURN IT ON AND MAINTAIN TEMP.OF 40F AND BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.
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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. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED DOORS (FRONT, SIDE AND BACK) NOT RODENT /INSECT PROOFED.INSTRUCTED TO FIX IT.ALSO ONLY A SERVICE AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED,NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR NOR SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEANED OBSERVED A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER ITEMS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ,KEEP AREA FREE AND CLEAN OF ITMES MENTIONED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:NO CITATION ISSUED.NOT OPERATING
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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. PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR ALL ICE BINS AND ICE MACHINE. NEED TO PAINT RUSTY BEAM USED FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE MAIN BAR ,1ST FLOOR.
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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. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED IN EXPOSED HAND SINK, IN BOTH EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN KITCHEN.SHELVES IS NEEDED FOR ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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.BASEBOARD WALLS IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES THE WALL AT EAST SIDE OF PREMISES NEXT TO EXIT DOOR SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH,CLEANEBLE AND WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL.RUSTY LOOKING MATERIAL(BARN SIDING)METAL SHEETS.INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
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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. NEED TO PROVIDE A CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.ALL STAINLESS STEEL WALL MUST BE SEALED,INCLUDED BEHIND THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. NEED TO PROVIDE A STALL DOOR IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS,2ND FLOOR.
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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.ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT 2ND FLOOR.WATER PIPE IS LEAKING UNDER THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN.
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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. THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Homeplate Deuces & the Diamond Club — Deuces & the Diamond Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Homeplate Deuces & the Diamond Club — Deuces & the Diamond Club on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Homeplate Deuces & the Diamond Club — Deuces & the Diamond Club?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Homeplate Deuces & the Diamond Club — Deuces & the Diamond Club.
Has Homeplate Deuces & the Diamond Club — Deuces & the Diamond Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Homeplate Deuces & the Diamond Club — Deuces & the Diamond Club have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Homeplate Deuces & the Diamond Club — Deuces & the Diamond Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Homeplate Deuces & the Diamond Club — Deuces & the Diamond Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Homeplate Deuces & the Diamond Club — Deuces & the Diamond Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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