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DENDEN RESTAURANT

6635 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DENDEN RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610063

Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD STORED IN CONTAINER AT STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER BEHIND UNUSED FRYER IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINATAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND SHELVES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585192

Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584410

Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. APPROXIMATELY 25 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AFFECTED AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567011

Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND NEXT TO THE KITCHEN GRILL (UNUSED FRYER), STORAGE CLOSETS WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND BASEMENT OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566577

Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.---OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE BAR AREA. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND NEXT TO THE KITCHEN GRILL (UNUSED FRYER), STORAGE CLOSETS WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND BASEMENT OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/30/21. REPORT #: 2544825. #51.) 5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, BEHIND BAR COUNTER(FRONT SERVING AREA). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55.) 6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA, REPLACE. #57.) 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565607

Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544825

Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, BEHIND BAR COUNTER(FRONT SERVING AREA). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA, REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 BROKEN LIGHT PROTECTIVE(REPAIRED WITH WHITE TAPE, WHICH IS ALREADY UN-STOCK) AT FRONT AREA BY THE BAR

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE WAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544415

Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR WATER RESERVOIR BEHIND BAR AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,INCLUDED DRY FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON-SITE IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN, BAR, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.ALSO, OVER 6 SMALL FLIES ARE ON-SITE IN THE PREP AREA. A COUPLE OF ANTS AT THE WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE WEST WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN. REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND DEAD MOUSE AT GLUE BOARD BY SHELF IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MANAGER REMOVED PEST

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE/RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ON SHELVE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE HANDWASHING SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT THE WALL BEHIND THE TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER BY THE WEST WINDOW. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY WEST WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE HALLWAY TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, BEHIND BAR COUNTER(FRONT SERVING AREA). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA,REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT PROTECTIVE(REPAIRED WITH WHITE TAPE,WHICH IS ALREADY UN-STOCK) AT FRONT AREA BY THE BAR

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE WAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-7-20, REPORT #2360120 #47)4-101.19 NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. #55)6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER, ESPECIALLY ON SHELVES, FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REAR CORNER WITH PING PONG MACHINES, AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-7-20, REPORT# 2360120 POSTED HOWEVER IS COVERED WITH IDPH PAPER IS NOT CONSPICUOUSLY VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 2-19-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2360120

Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ESPECIALLY ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REAR CORNER WITH PING PONG MACHINES AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359665

Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ON SHELVES ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP, ON FLOORS AT THE HEATING ROOM AND FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED CEILING WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ESPECIALLY ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REAR CORNER WITH PING PONG MACHINES AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2262195

Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOFED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES WITH ROUGH SURFACE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER PREP TABLE,NOT CLEANABLE. REPLACE SAID SHELVES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEES BELONGING(SCARVES) ON TOP CLEAN LINENS BEHIND THE FRONT NORTH COUNTER,REMOVE SAID ITEMS STORE THEM IN A DESIGNATE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,WASHROOMS AND MOP SINK AN REPLACE SAID TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN REPLACE WERE IS NEEDED,ALSO FLOOR TILES NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND THE BAR AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: DESIGNATE AREA/STORAGE ONLY FOR FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS,REMOVE OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA..

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200462

Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES OF DRY STORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER USED AND CLUTTER. ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER USED OR NOT RELATED TO THE FOOD SERVICE ETABLISHEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL.

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