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.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184974
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 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
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS WITH 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT LINEN STORGAGE AREA NEAR BAR. OWNER CLEANED ALL AREA AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT UP TO DATE WITH NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR 2018. OBTAIN RECENT CONTRACT WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-28-020 (C)
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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LIVING AREA IN BASEMENT WITH 2 WORKING POOL TABLES AND COUCHES AND CHAIRS NOT PROPERLY SEPARATED FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH SELF CLOSING DOOR OR COMPLETE PARTITIONING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1956074
Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK 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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1956056
Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK 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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL-NOTED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING AT UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-O20
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT HOLDING GRAIN MEALS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TIN FOIL LINERS ON TOP OF RANGE AT HOT LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE FOIL LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS AT WALLBASE DIRTY IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955603
Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK 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: NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED TOP OF RANGE WITH GREASY/FOOD PARTICULATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN TOP OF RANGE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING PANELS STAINED IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED OVER LIGHT IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELD.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO CLEAN HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT(EAST SIDE) STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1977079
Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST
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 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976546
Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, STORED BEHIND THE BAR. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL INTERIOR PANELS HAVE BEEN DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES. AREAS INCLUDE; ALONG WALL BASE (WEST WALL)IN THE KITCHEN AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, MOP CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY, AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BAR IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO, FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1609996, DATED 1/21/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #35; OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN; BEHIND STOVE AND BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALSO AROUND SMALL SERVING WALL TO BAR AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN BSMT NEAR POOL TABLE. BSMT HAS HOLE IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION STILL EXIST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO HOLD AND STORE FOOD IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO COVER THE CEILING VENT IN THE KITCHEN. TAPE BEING USED ON WALL AND FLOOR VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS. ALSO, TAPE IS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS, TAPE AND ALUMINUM FOIL ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD, PROVIDE A VENT COVER FOR THE VENT AND REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN, 2-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN, AND PANTRY. ALSO, THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT, IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN; KITCHEN, OFFICE IN BASEMENT, LADIES AND MENS TOILET ROOMS, BEHIND BAR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, CUSTOMER DINING AREA, BEHIND THE BAR; AND IN LADIES AND MENS TOILET ROOMS. HANGING CEILING TILE IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND IN THE HALLWAY. ALSO, A LIGHT IS NEEDED IN THE MOP CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL LIGHT IN MOP CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. LOOSE TOILET HANDLE (WOMENS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND TOILET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, THE MOP CLOSET IS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, AND WHERE NEEDED, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609996
Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK 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: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN; BEHIND STOVE AND BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALSO AROUND SMALL SERVING WALL TO BAR AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN BSMT NEAR POOL TABLE. BSMT HAS HOLE IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR DESIGNATED BAG WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609742
Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES BEING STORED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 78.3F, VALUED AT $25. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN KITCHEN CORNERS NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK, AND CORNERS BEHIND THE STOVE, SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE STOVE, IN REAR FURNACE ROOM, CORNERS NEAR EXIT DOOR, IN CORNERS UNDER THE FRONT BAR, UNDER THE PREP TABLE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BSMT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSIL DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN, AND ON THE DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT; UNDER 3-COMP SINK, PREP AREA, BSMT. AND IN BOTH CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN; BEHIND STOVE AND BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALSO AROUND SMALL SERVING WALL TO BAR AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN BSMT NEAR POOL TABLE. BSMT HAS HOLE IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHTS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR THE BAR, AND IN THE MENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR DESIGNATED BAG WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR EXIT DOOR, IN SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO STOVE, STORAGE ROOMS IN BSMT. ALSO MOP CLOSET HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482538
Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515620
Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST
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 DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED SEVERE BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. ALSO BLACK SUBSTANCE AT PANELS OF ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION UNIT WAS TURNED OFF AND TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM REPUTABLE RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. 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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS(20 OR MORE) IN THE KITCHEN: ON SHELVES BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL PANEL AT SOUTH-EAST WALL. ALSO DROPPINGS(30 OR MORE), OBSERVED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES. TEN SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON NORTH-WEST WALL AND SHELF IN THE KITCHEN.FIFTEEN SMALL FLIES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AROUND DIRTY BAG OF LINENS,ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND FRONT DOOR BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS WITH 1/2 TO 1 INCH GAPS,RODENT/INSECT RUBBER STRIPS BROKEN OR MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,SMALL FLIES AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF FRONT DOOR.CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED:THE BASE IS EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH OPENINGS WERE THE WATER IS LEAKING,HOWEVER NOT SEWAGE BACK-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARDS ON SHELF BY THE BAR COUNTER,ALSO DAMP AND STAINED LINENS ON SHELF BEHIND THE BAR WERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL SURFACE. MEN WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN AT BOTTOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN/ MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AREA,IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BESIDE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1391405
Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK 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: : FOUND FOLLWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT MAIN KITCHEN, STOVE AREAS, AND SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1391388
Location recorded for this inspection · DENDEN RESTAURANT · 6635 N CLARK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND LADIES RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT MAIN KITCHEN, STOVE AREAS, AND SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60626
177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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