Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for DAMENZO'S on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
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.
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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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEAR FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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,
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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.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491766
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
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. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
363460
Location recorded for this inspection · DAMENZO'S · 2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 80.0F & PIZZA WALK IN COOLER AT 49.2F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.AIR TEMPERATURE OF PIZZA WALK IN COOLER IS 33.8F AT THIS TIME.
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POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED & POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PIZZA WALK IN COOLER & PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT & BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER SUCH ASCOOKED CHEESE PIZZA 83.6F,SAUSAGE PIZZA 93.9F,COOKED SAUSAGE 50.1F, COOKEDITALIAN SAUSAGE 49.4F,BEEF AUJUS 51.4F,MILK 50.7F,BEEF ROAST 46.0F-61.1F 12/22/10.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.170LBS.$320.
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ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN 2 FOOD PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WHERE THERE WAS LARGE PIZZA PANS,SCRUBBERS,SILVERWARE INSIDE OF 1 OF 2 HANDSINK & NO TOWEL DISPENSING FROM DISPENSER,ALSO 2 HAND SINK LARGE BUSS PANS STORED ON TOP OF SINK AT THIS TIME WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,SIDE DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED HANDLES ON STEAM TABLE LIDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED ICE SCOOP& GARBAGE CAN.
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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.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,FILTERS AT HOOD,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SINKS IN BASEMENT NOT IN USE,FAN GUARDS IN COOLERS.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR WOOD FLOOR IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA NEXT TO COOLER.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES & BASES THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284648
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
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the east walk-in cooler shelves and fan sheilds and clean out the hood above the east pizza oven.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The basement east 3-compartment sink has a small leak and the unused basement kitchen sinks are dirty, clean and maintain the sinks.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Hose off and clean the dumpster pad and enclosure.
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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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