The Dopest Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2023
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Across the available record, The Dopest Bar & Grill has four inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 6, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Dopest Bar & Grill dates to Nov 6, 2023.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Management, food employee and conditional employee” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Dopest Bar & Grill is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 25, 2023
Complaint
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALLS BEHIND COUCHES, IN CRACKS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ON THE RIGHT OF THE FURNACE. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR UNABLE TO DRAIN. FOUND ALL 3 SINKS FILLED WITH WATER.FOUND ALL 3 BASINS UNABLE TO DRAIN. FACILITY UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND AND SANITIZE AT 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2501018 CONDUCTED ON MAY 3, 2021. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF BOTH REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FLOORS BEHIND ALL COUCHES FILLED WITH DUST, DEBRIS AND RAT DROPPINGS. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER BAR AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FILTERS IN HOOD MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED FILTERS ON GROUND FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT
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Mar 16, 2021
License
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Dopest Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Dopest Bar & Grill on file is from Nov 6, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Dopest Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Dopest Bar & Grill.
Has The Dopest Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Dopest Bar & Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Dopest Bar & Grill 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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