The Duke of Perth

2913 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2023
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 18 inspections at The Duke of Perth stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 13, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The Duke of Perth's record stops at Oct 13, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; The Duke of Perth is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 REPLACE BROKEN WRAPS ON THE VENT DUCT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 BROKEN, MISSING CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE, SHELVES, AND SODA BOXES IN STORAGE BASEMENT AREA. ALSO, REPAIR WALLS BEHIND THE SODA BOXES IN THE MENTIONED AREA. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER. IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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86
Sep 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES: ICE BIN AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE ICE ALSO, WE OBSERVED EXTREMELY RUSTY SCREW AT METAL PANEL OF INSIDE THE ICE BIN. LEAKING INTO ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT, ALSO REPLACE MENTIONED SCREWS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN WRAPS ON THE VENT DUCT IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN, MISSING CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE, SHELVES, AND SODA BOXES IN STORAGE BASEMENT AREA. ALSO, REPAIR WALLS BEHIND THE SODA BOXES IN THE MENTIONED AREA. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER. IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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78
Nov 10, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 A RECEPTACLE COVER IS NEEDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 BROKEN AND UNSEALED PLASTIC FLOOR TILES UNDER THE BAR ARE.REPLACE/RESEAL SAID TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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86
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINKS AT BAR AND PREP AREA ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO BOTH MENTIONED SINKS BEING CLOGGED. ALSO, WATER WAS TURNED OFF AT THE WATER VALVES UNDER BOTH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUES. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER ALTERNATIVE HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED BY PREP AND BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A RECEPTACLE COVER IS NEEDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND UNSEALED PLASTIC FLOOR TILES UNDER THE BAR ARE.REPLACE/RESEAL SAID TILES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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78
Jun 9, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE COOLER NOTED AT 59F. NO FOODS IN COOLER, NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE TORN PLASTIC DOOR CURTAIN AT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE CURTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED WET MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE TOOL CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNEVEN EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM BEING USED TO SEAL OPEN WALL CREVICES AT THE DISH ROOM. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE REAR PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME SUCH AS FLOUR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON THE NEWLY INSTALLED HAND SINKS AT THE DISH ROOM AND THE REAR FOOD PREP.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE STAIRWELL AT THE REAR PREP AREA MUST ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Nov 14, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD AT REAR AREA.NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE BASEMENT STAIRS. TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,WALL MOUNTED POTATOES SLICER ETC. AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT DISHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IS PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP,INCLUDED WHEELS OF UNITS.EXCESS GRIME BUILD-UP BEHIND THE COOLERS UNITS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WITH DEEP CRACKS ON CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT WERE CHEST FREEZER,ICE MACHINE,SODA BOXES WALK-IN COOLER ARE STORED AT MENTION LOCATION. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON CRACKED FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED ON LIGHT SHIELD,HOWEVER NO END CAPS IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS AT SAID LIGHT SHIELD
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67
Nov 5, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS PIKING UP TOASTED BUNS,SLICED TOMATOES,AND UNWRAPPED SLICE OF AMERICAN CHEESE FOR CUSTOMER SANDWICH. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MUST USE SINGLE USE FOOD TISSUES,UTENSILS,TONGS OR GLOVE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER:SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 54F; FOUND TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE BLACK REACH-IN COOLER: CHOPPED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 54.4F; BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.6F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 53.6F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 7,VALUE 20. COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND BLACK SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 50F,THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 50F. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE UNIT: CHOPPED LETTUCE,SLICE TOMATOES,BLUE CHEESE ETC. REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED UPON MY RETURN ON 11-6-19,COOLER UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 38.6F. UNTAGGED UNIT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING,SAID SINK IS INSTALLED INCHES FROM STOVE ON THE LEFT,ON THE RIGHT A DISPLAY PREP COOLER AND IN FRONT OF THE STOVE A SMALL PREP TABLE. I HAD TO WAIT TO WASH MY HANDS UNTIL THE COOK FINISHED TO COOK ITEMS FOR CUSTOMERS. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WASHED HAND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR JUST WIPED AT APRON. SINK MUST BE RELOCATED TO A BETTER ACCESSIBILITY FOR HAND WASHING OR RELOCATE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR UNDER COOKED FOOD BEING SERVED AT BUSINESS.(UNDER COOKED BURGERS) 7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THREE ADULT LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN ON AND UNDER THE RUBBER MATS ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECTS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. UPON MY RETURN ON 11-6-19 PAPER TOWEL WITH PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD AT REAR AREA.NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR PREP AREA BY THE BASEMENT STAIRS. TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS,WALL MOUNTED POTATOES SLICER ETC. AT SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. HANDWASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT DISHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IS PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP,INCLUDED WHEELS OF UNITS.EXCESS GRIME BUILD-UP BEHIND THE COOLERS UNITS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WITH DEEP CRACKS ON CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT WERE CHEST FREEZER,ICE MACHINE,SODA BOXES WALK-IN COOLER ARE STORED AT MENTION LOCATION. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON CRACKED FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA WERE CHEST FREEZER,ICE MACHINE,SODA BOXES WALK-IN COOLER ARE STORED AT MENTION LOCATION. CEILING DEBRIS ONTO MENTIONED UNITS. WALK-IN COOLER FOR FOOD AND BEER, CEILING IS COVERED WITH PINK INSULATION SHEETS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OF CEILING,AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED ON LIGHT SHIELD,HOWEVER NO END CAPS IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS AT SAID LIGHT SHIELD
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Oct 26, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: 3-501.14 FOUND ABOUT 70 POUNDS OF PARTIALLY COOKED POTATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON TABLES AT KITCHEN. POTATOES TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 80.0F TO 110.0F. MANAGEMENT COULD NOT PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHEN COOLING PROCESS BEGAN. ALSO, HAD NO FORMS OF VERIFICATION AVAILABLE. PRIORTY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 70 POUNDS OF PARTIALLY COOKED POTATOES. VALUE ABOUT 50 DOLLARS.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED AT BUSINESS.(UNDERCOOKED BURGERS) 7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT(EXPOSED BRICK/WORN AND TORN DRYWALL). PACKAGED FOOD, DRY GOODS, ICE MACHINE, AND BAG IN THE BOX MACHINE LOCATED AT BASEMENT WHERE WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT WHERE FOOD AND DRY GOODS ARE STORED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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67
Sep 7, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE/SODA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Dec 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-24-16 #1632210 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#34- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT. MISSING AND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND FREEZER AND PREPPING TABLES WITH DIRT AND ACCUMULATED GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35- CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS IN SHIELDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#36- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS AT THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.#38- GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST, DIRT AND PEELING RUBBER SEALANT. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND RUST FREE. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH BAR AND DISH ROOM AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL ONE DOOR SALAD COOLER.
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86
Feb 24, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT. MISSING AND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND FREEZER AND PREPPING TABLES WITH DIRT AND ACCUMULATED GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS IN SHIELDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHEILD END CAPS AT THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST, DIRT AND PEELING RUBBER SEALANT. SAME RUBBER SEALANT ON ALL PIPING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND RUST FREE. LEAK ON BOTH NOZZLES AT DISH ROOM AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH BAR AND DISH ROOM AREAS.
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78
Oct 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.Cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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82
Sep 11, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN SINK COMPONENTS.
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95
Sep 4, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 49.1F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 50F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA: FISH AT 50F, RANCH/BLUE CHEESE/FRENCH/HONEY MUSTARD/CAESAR DRESSING AT 47.6F-50F, EGGS AT 48.6F, MILK 47.4F, HEAVY CREAM 48.3F, AND MAYO 46.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 A 1 INCH GAP AT THE SIDE EXIT DOOR OFF THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 DEAD ROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN SINK COMPONENTS.
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Jun 4, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. NEEDS MOPPING, SWEEPING, AND SANITIZING.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BSAEMENT.(OLD BOXES,ETC.) NEEDS CLEANING AND ORDER.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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86
Jul 5, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN. EXTERIOR HANDLES OF BULK POTATO CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR BAR ICE BIN. HANDLE OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN MENS WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FLOORS UNDER BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKS LINE STOVE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING AT MENS WASHROOM WASH BOWL CRACKED/CHIPPING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR FOOD COOLING RACKS/SHELVING AND IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK ON COOKS LINE MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL SIDES, MAKE MORE ACCESSIBLE OR MOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION ONTO FOODS AND COOKING AREA.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED FISH AT 47.3F, SHEPHERD'S PIE BETWEEN 44-50F, CHICKEN MUSHROOM PIE AT 45.6-53.4F, LEEK PIE BETWEEN 44-50F, CHICKEN WINGS AT 48F, MASHED POTATOES AT 45-51F, CHEESE AT 47.4F, SALMON AT 46.2F, BLUE CHEESE AT 48.5F, CHEESECAKE AT 44.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AROUND THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. REPLACE THE BROKEN LID ON THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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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. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Duke of Perth last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Duke of Perth on file is from Oct 13, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Duke of Perth?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at The Duke of Perth.

Has The Duke of Perth's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Duke of Perth have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Duke of Perth means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.