Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624862
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON WALLS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982742
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
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: MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER x3 IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE EXHAUST CONNECTED TO THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751763
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
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: Observed prepared foods without label. Instructed to label and date all prepared potentially hazardous foods with name of item and date.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed shelving units in kitchen area with peeling paint and/or rust. Must repair or replace all shelving so that it is free of rust, and smooth and easily cleanable.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found small amount of red mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dust and debris on floors behinds shelves in dry storage room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed grease and dust build up on interior of hood above cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed several lights out in the dry storage room. Instructed to repair and maintain. Must provide adequate lighting throughout kitchen, and storage areas.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed standing water under sprayer sink in corner of kitchen. Instructed to repair any plumbing issues found to prevent standing water from accumulating on kitchen floor (to prevent pest).
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591279
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-12-15 NOT CORRECTED. #45- FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.#30- MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.#33- INTERIOR OF UNUSED TALL REACH-IN COOLERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.MANAGEMENT CORRECTED VIOLATIONS #30,33 DURING THIS INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK FROM CEILING TO FLOOR PIPING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199756
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
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: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: EXCESSIVE RUST ON BLADE OF TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST REPLACE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF UNUSED TALL REACH-IN COOLERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER SMALL GAS STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED. DIRTY WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ADJACENT METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LARGE HOLE IN THE EAST WALL OF THE STORAGE CLOSETS ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST SEAL.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493882
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493837
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473287
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353829
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
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: Racks in cooler, prep area have build up of grime. Must detail clean.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor in walk in cooler is dirty. Must detail clean.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF DUST AND BUGS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENT COVERS THUR-OUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER HAVE BUILD OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. NEED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. LEAKING HANDSINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE THEROMOTERS AND STEM THEROMOMETERS.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE MACHINE HAVE GRIME . NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NEED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOPS FOR ICE MACHINES.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353665
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1194273
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
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: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in coolers.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving, and walk in freezer shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired, bsmt storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, non food contact surfaces of hot holding unit not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bsmt storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint/plaster in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed, walls in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning, light shields in bathrooms need cleaning, missing light shields in rear storage areas shall be provided.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms need cleaning.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1194250
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
No EntryPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
No Entry
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
150325
Location recorded for this inspection · D'ABSOLUTE RESTAURANT & CATERING · 5106 W IRVING PARK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60641
201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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