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DIM DIM FOOD INC

2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60616

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DIM DIM FOOD INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640437

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS OF FLOOR MIXERS AND DOUGH PRESS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ICE MACHINE SCOOP, CAN OPENER BLADE AT BASEMENT PREP TABLE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS/FREEZERS AND REAR BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL AND FLOOR IN THE AREA OF THE BASEMENT WHERE THE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.

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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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252656

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

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 POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS IN BASEMENT, WOK STATION IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE THE WOK STATION IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252225

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON A SHELF IN THE BASEMENT THAT ARE NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER BLADE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER DISPENSING FROM THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING AGENT MUST READ AT 100PPM. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMP SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX LETTER REQUEST TO REMOVE TAG FROM MACHINE BEFORE USING.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS IN BASEMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF IN BASEMENT, WOK STATION IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN IN BASEMENT AROUND AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS. THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GREASE TRAP LOCATED TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP ON WALL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE THE WOK STATION IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON PREMISES FOR EMPLOYEES AND THOSE THAT DO NOT HAVE THEM MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064234

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

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 PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE THAT ARE MADE ON PREMISES. LABEL MUST INCLUDE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS, PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF MIXERS AND OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS, AREA AND SHELVING IN BASEMENT WHERE FLOUR IS STORED OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE BULK CONTAINERS AND BAGS OF FLOUR AR STORED. CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937993

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

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: ADDITIONAL CLEANING NEEDED TO THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING NEEDED TO THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FAN COVERS ON CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSESRVED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937705

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

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: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ADULT ROACHES ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED FORTY LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT ON THE WALL AND ON EMPTY PANS STORED ON A STORAGE RACK NEAR THE SUBPUMP; INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS DESCRIBED: #30 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FROZEN FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE THAT ARE MADE ON PREMISES. LABEL MUST INCLUDE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS, PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS. #32 OBSREVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWUNG: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLICER IN BASEMENT. #34 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. #35 MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. #38 MUST PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMP SINKS FOR PROPER SET UP. #41 MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734672

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

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 PROVIDE LABELS FOR FROZEN FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE THAT ARE MADE ON PREMISES. LABEL MUST INCLUDE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS, PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSREVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWUNG: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLICER IN BASEMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMP SINKS FOR PROPER SET UP.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1592025

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 10 LBS RICE AND PORK POUCHES AT 92.4F, EGG CUSTURED PIES AT 74.4F, CREAM FILLED BUNS AT 72.3, HOT DOG IN A BUNS AT 75.5F, ALL ITEMS STORED ON COUNTER TOP AND DISPLAY CASE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER, 140F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED $80.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CARD BOARD BOXES AND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS AT COOKING AREA HOOD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546472

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

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: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND PREP WOK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: COOLING LINES ALONG BASEMENT CEILING WITH CONDENSATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE PROPERLY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBE IN FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES ON IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497362

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

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 TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR INTERIOR OF DOORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DOORS. OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR INTERIOR OF DOORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT IN DISREAPIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497254

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

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 ICE MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WHERE ICE IS MADE. INTERIOR COVERED IN BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED AND UNABLE TO BE USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR INTERIOR OF DOORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DOORS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT IN DISREAPIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228210

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

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: FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. AND STORED IN A SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN PREP AREA. BOARD WORN AND VERY DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL PREP SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER WOKS, FRYERS AND STEAMERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. BASEMENT FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. PALLET MUST BE LIFTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST ADD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228082

Location recorded for this inspection · DIM DIM FOOD INC · 2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE

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: FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. AND STORED IN A SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN PREP AREA. BOARD WORN AND VERY DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL PREP SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER WOKS, FRYERS AND STEAMERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. BASEMENT FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. PALLET MUST BE LIFTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF VENTILATION. MUST ADD AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60616

394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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