Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for DAMENZO'S on .
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Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638608
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 3-301.11 (B): OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT (RTE) FOOD. FOOD HANDLER TOOK A COOKED PIZZA OUT OF THE OVEN AND SPRINKLED SEASONING ON THE PIZZA WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME: 6 LB AT $38 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING AT THE WAREWASHING SINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND EMPLOYEE ONLY WASH AND RINSE DISHES THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION FOR CHLORINE WAS 0PPM IN THE SANITIZER BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. EMPLOYEE ADDED CHLORINE AND WASHED DISHES OVER AND INCLUDED THE SANTIZING STEP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING FOR FOOD ITEMS. FOUND ITEMS SUCH AS CORN BEEF, GORUND BEEF, PREPACKAGED MEALS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NEAR THE FLAT-TOP GRILL PREP AREA WITH NO DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SPOONS STORED ON THE SHELF NEAR THE FLAT TOP GRILL NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP TABLE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER WITH THE PIZZA TOPPINGS, AND THE OUTERIOR SURFACE AND UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. FOUND OLD FOOD BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE WITH THE MICROWAVE AND THE COMMERICAL MEAT CUTTER IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEAR FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS: UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA AND THE UNUSED TWO DOOR COLD HOLING UNIT NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR,
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS (5 ) HAVE TO TAKE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485201
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SANDWICH PREP COOLER,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND FROM LIDS OF GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL PREP AREA TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICERS,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE,ROLLING CARTS,POTATO PEELER,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGOUT PREMISES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386521
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND LOWER DOOR SWEEP ON REAR GARAGE DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS FOR A HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLES AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement, AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND WHITE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LADIES TOILET ROOMS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND MAINTAIN
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2386252
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND LOWER DOOR SWEEP ON REAR GARAGE DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS FOR A HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLES AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement, AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND WHITE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LADIES TOILET ROOMS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE, FRONT & REAR FOOD PREP, AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WET MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOKS FOR MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY, AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2382233
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362388
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COLD HOLDING COOLER WITHOUT BEING COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS, SHELVES, AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2253098
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. -
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. -
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIZZA OVEN, OR BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HAND SINK . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.. PORK SAUSAGE @ 59.2F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT , BEEF MEAT BALLS @62.4F AND ITALIAN BEEF @71.0F IN WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY,SAUSAGES, HAM, CHEESE,ETC )OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE FOR ALL TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD CONTAINERS (BEEF, RAW PORK,ETC)WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT. OBSERVED (SPICES AND FLOUR) IN CLEAR CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT FOR ALL FOODS AND SEASONINGS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE LOCATED AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIST OF ALLERGENS,INGREDIENTS,NET CONTENTS,AND SOURCE FOR ALL INDIVIDUAL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH GAP UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS MADE OUT OF CRUMBLED MATERIAL AND MOISTURE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE SHELVES, NEAR ICE MACHINE,STORAGE ROOM FLOORS , AND IN BETWEEN THE STAIRS BY WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND LARGE FILLED GARBAGE BAGS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLDING AND PIZZA PREPPING AREA, AND ALL THRU OUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2136161
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE FORKS AND KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPS AND TO STORE SPICES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS (MEAT, NOODLES) STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PIZZA OVENS AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059943
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059563
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN WITH TRASH ON THE GROUND. GREASE CONTAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE CRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL VENTILATION UNITS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP, LARGE CAN OPENERS, POTATO CUTTER, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING, BASEEMENT FLOOR UNDER STAIR WAY IN NEED OF CLEANING, BASEMENT FLOOR IN WATER HEATER AND FURNACE ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BEEF PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1977066
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL OF THE PRE-COOKED AND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS AND CAN OPENERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS, CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING, WALLS AND LARGE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL THE CRACKS IN THE WALLS, AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975307
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL OF THE PRE-COOKED AND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS AND CAN OPENERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS, CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING, WALLS AND LARGE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL THE CRACKS IN THE WALLS, AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970889
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. FOUND 22 ON THE WALLS, PIPES AND CONDUITS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, 45 WERE FOUND AT THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT ON THE STORAGE RACKS, CEILING, PIPES AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL OF THE PRE-COOKED AND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS AND CAN OPENERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN FREEZER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS, CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FL AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING, WALLS AND LARGE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL THE CRACKS IN THE WALLS, AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE 1ST FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ITS IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC. ALSO, MUST FIX TH LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE BASEMENT'S 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60612
270 of 378 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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