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BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL

2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639312

Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL · 2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561373

Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL · 2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED ON ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN KITHCEN, RANCH AND SEASONS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN "KITCHEN" UNCLEAN NEXT TO HANDSINK. CLEAN ALL GASKETS ON ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REPAIR/REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN IN SUSHI DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN ALL WALK IN FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. OBSERVED FLOOR KITHCEN UNDER STEAMER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR COMING FROM REEFRIGERATION UNIT IN SEASONS. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REACH IN REFRIGERAOR IN SEASONS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ALOT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. MAKE SURE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY DRAINED CLEANED AND STORED. OBSERVED MULTIPLE UNUSED EQUIPMENT LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. ANY OLD/BROKEN EQUIPMENMNT THAT IS NOT MEANT FOR USE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490856

Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL · 2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1435229

Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL · 2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH PINKISH,YELLOWISH SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURNED OFF MACHINE AND REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT, WEST EXIT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR BESIDE THE DELIVERY DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS, BOWLS, TRAYS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE CAULK THE FOLLOWING: EXPOSED HAND SINK OF THE BAKERY DEPT, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TACO SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.(CAULK ARE ALL WORN OUT).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE PEPSI MACHINE AND UNDER THE MILK DISPENSER MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA ,2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INSIDE THE PIZZA CASE AND ALL EXTERIOR PART OF THE BULK FOOD DRY CONTAINER IN THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER OF THE BAKERY DEPARTMENT, WALK IN FREEZER OF THE MAIN KITCHEN, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (X5)IN ALL THE HOODS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092623

Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL · 2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURNED OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED.ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTIO. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1110226

Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL · 2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE POTWASH AREA. REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE DAIRY COOLER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1110225

Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL · 2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED OPEN DISPLAY COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR COFFEE SHOP WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.8F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SANDWICHES, SALADS, CUT FRUIT AND YOGURT. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE COOLER UNTIL HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED GRAVY AT 46.4F, PASTAS AT 43.8F, YOGURT AT 45.5-46.9F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 44.2F, TURKEY SANDWICH AT 49.8F, FRUIT CUP AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, DINING AREAS AND DISHWASH AREAS. OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREAS OF THE COFFEE SHOP, FOOD PLATFORMS UPSTAIRS, POTWASH AND DISHWASH AREAS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE POTWASH AREA. REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE DAIRY COOLER.

ConsultationFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154486

Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL · 2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT NEWLY INSTALLED EXPOSED HAND SINKS (2) AT PLATFORM #1 PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION FROM 3-18-10 MAY REMAIN UNTIL NEXT FULL INSPECTION

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION FROM 3-18-10 MAY REMAIN UNTIL NEXT FULL INSPECTION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION FROM 3-18-10 MAY REMAIN UNTIL NEXT FULL INSPECTION.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
44252

Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL · 2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTER FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE ROTISSERIE RACKS IN THE OVEN AND THE HANDSINK IN THE GRILL AREA AND INTERIOR OF OVEN IN MARKET FRESH AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES SURROUNDING THE EXHAUST VENTS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.

Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154226

Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL · 2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154223

Location recorded for this inspection · BLUE DEMONS DINING HALL · 2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. FINAL RINSE GAUGE READING 158F, WITH C.D.P.H. INTERNAL THERMOMETER USED DURING FINAL RINSE @ 149.5F. LICENSEES DISHMACHINE TEMPERATURE LOGS RECORDED A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 140F @ 7:30 AM AND CORRECTIVE ACTION NOTED OF CALLING FOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT PROPER CORRECTIVE ACTION WOULD BE TO STOP USAGE OF MACHINE, SET THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND HAND WASH ALL DISHWARE. MANAGEMENT DID SO DURING INSPECTION. SERVICE REPAIR ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND UNABLE TO REPAIR DURING INSPECTION DUE TO LACK OF PARTS NEEDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST NOT USE UNTILL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS FINAL RINSE OF 180F OR ABOVE. FAX REQUEST FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL TO 312-746-4240 AND CONTACT SUPERVISOR SALAZAR @ 312-497-0047.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR OF BAKERY FREEZER WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN 1ST FLOOR MAIN DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST REPLACED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. THREADED NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN "BROWNSTONE" PREP,1ST FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED. SPRAY ARM IN DISH ROOM MUST NOT HANG BELOW SINK BASIN TOP AS NOT TO BE SUBMERGED IN POSSIBLE WATER. MUST REPAIR.

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505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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