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DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS

1615 N Damen AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624919

Location recorded for this inspection · DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS · 1615 N Damen AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607965

Location recorded for this inspection · DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS · 1615 N Damen AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA TO BE OBSTRUCTED BY DOUGH CART. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DOUGH CART AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE RELOCATED CART AND MADE HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA (NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) MISSING DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR USE IN HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROVED HAND DRYING METHOD FOR HANDWASHING TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (ICE DISPENSER PLATE, ICE SHIELD) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH BLACK, SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE AND NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED ALL ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY CEASED USE OF ICE MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF FRIED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WITH CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER OF RAW GROUND BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN AREAS MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL SINGLE-USE AND MULTI-USE CUPS USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUPS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING IN BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS AT 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND PULLING AWAY FROM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573700

Location recorded for this inspection · DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS · 1615 N Damen AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573320

Location recorded for this inspection · DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS · 1615 N Damen AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2549986 DATED ON 02/17/22 NOT CORRECTED-#47 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA,#49 DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SPICE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, TOP OF THE OVENS, EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE, TOP AND SIDES OF THE STOVE AND PREP TABLES,#55 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GRIME ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,#58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549986

Location recorded for this inspection · DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS · 1615 N Damen AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER SO THAT THE DISH MACHINE REACHES A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (WHITE SAUCE, AIOLI, PATE) STORED PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AFTER THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SPICE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, TOP OF THE OVENS, EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE, TOP AND SIDES OF THE STOVE AND PREP TABLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GRIME ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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
2510601

Location recorded for this inspection · DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS · 1615 N Damen AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510302

Location recorded for this inspection · DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS · 1615 N Damen AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWED WITH GARBAGE, UNABLE TO CLOSE DUMPSTER LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS MUST NOT OVERFLOW, DUMPSTER LIDS MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND TIGHT FITTED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2312530 DATED ON 09/18/19 NOT CORRECTED-#36 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS, #49 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, FLOOR MIXER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CART, WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD AND SHELVING UNITS & COMPRESSOR UNIT,#53 MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312653

Location recorded for this inspection · DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS · 1615 N Damen AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR 1 & 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,FLOOR MIXER,ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CART,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUAD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS & COMPRESSOR UNIT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS,CEILING TILES.WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING UNI,REAR HALLWAY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312530

Location recorded for this inspection · DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS · 1615 N Damen AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR 1 & 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,FLOOR MIXER,ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CART,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUAD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS & COMPRESSOR UNIT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS,CEILING TILES.WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING UNI,REAR HALLWAY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROMINSPECTION REPORT #2080221 ON 09/11/2019 NOT CORRECTED - STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR BEER TAPS,REAR DISH WASHING AREA,EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA,REAR HALLWAY,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.ALSO.APPX.8-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/18/19.(PRIORITY) 7-42-090.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
22
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2080221

Location recorded for this inspection · DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS · 1615 N Damen AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT 2-SLICES OF PIZZA.FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS REACHED INTO OVEN WITH BARE HANDS AND GRABBED PIZZA TO PUT ON PAPER PLATE IN OTHER HAND.INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.APPX.8OZ.$10.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

  • 20

    PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED TCS COOKED FOODS BEING COOLED ON LARGE SHEET PANS STORED ON ROLLING CART IN FRONT & MIDDLE PREP AREAS WITHOUT WRITTEN LOGS FOR COOLING PROCESS AND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.50LBS. COOKED MACARONI- 73.4F,78.1F,78.8F,82.8F.20LBS. COOKED BREADED CHICKEN STRIPS- 78.1F,80.2F,81.9F,82.4F.20LBS. COOKED SKINLESS CHICKEN -87.8F-89.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST COOL FOODS FROM 135.0F-70.0F IN 2 HOURS AND 70.0F - 41.0F IN 4 HOURS.APPX.90LBS.$100.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR 1 & 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR BEER TAPS,REAR DISH WASHING AREA,EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA,REAR HALLWAY,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.ALSO.APPX.4-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/11/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 46

    GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED NO GLOVES OR UTENSILS BEING USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER.UST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,FLOOR MIXER,ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CART,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUAD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS & COMPRESSOR UNIT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS,CEILING TILES.WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING UNI,REAR HALLWAY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150623

Location recorded for this inspection · DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS · 1615 N Damen AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors of facility in various areas: in the office/storage room, behind the front counter ovens, under the front counter beverage cooler, and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink, near the floor, to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a leak at the drain pipe below the three compartment sink wash compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145764

Location recorded for this inspection · DIMO'S PIZZA SIX CORNERS · 1615 N Damen AVE

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, mold-like substance on the interior portion of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors of facility in various areas: in the office/storage room, behind the front counter ovens, under the front counter beverage cooler, and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink, near the floor, to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a leak at the drain pipe below the three compartment sink wash compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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How results compare in ZIP 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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