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DUSEKS

1223-1227 W 18TH ST · Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for DUSEKS on .

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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
2594217

Location recorded for this inspection · DUSEKS · 1223-1227 W 18TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1672235

Location recorded for this inspection · DUSEKS · 1223-1227 W 18TH 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: REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. SEAL THE WALL AT THE CORNER NEAR THE DISHWASH AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER UNIT NOT STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOV OR STORE THE UNIT UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976139

Location recorded for this inspection · DUSEKS · 1223-1227 W 18TH 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: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FANS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DISH WASHER WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631612

Location recorded for this inspection · DUSEKS · 1223-1227 W 18TH 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 A PREP COOLER TOP DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND/OR GREASE DEBRIS; INSIDE OF BOTH FRYERS AND BOTH OVENS, AND INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FANS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND A FAN COVER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PLUS REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PASTRY AREA, DISH AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STOCK (BOXES, CLOTHING) ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631281

Location recorded for this inspection · DUSEKS · 1223-1227 W 18TH 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 BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER TOP DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND/OR GREASE DEBRIS; INSIDE OF BOTH FRYERS AND BOTH OVENS, AND INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON FANS OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND A FAN COVER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PLUS REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PASTRY AREA, DISH AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STOCK (BOXES, CLOTHING) ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1533220

Location recorded for this inspection · DUSEKS · 1223-1227 W 18TH 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: INVERT ALL GLASSWARE AND WRAP ALL TABLEWARE AT PRESET TABLE SETTINGS OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST INTERIOR OF SMALL PREP FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PAPER GOOD AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN KITCHEN AND WAIT STATION AREAS. REPAIR AND SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN WAIT STATION.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND SPRAYER ON KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR CONDENSATION LEAK IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496958

Location recorded for this inspection · DUSEKS · 1223-1227 W 18TH 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: NO SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS NEXT TO ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF THE WALL NEXT TO COFFEE STATION TABLE AND MAINTAIN WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1363211

Location recorded for this inspection · DUSEKS · 1223-1227 W 18TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGES,COOKED DUCK,OCTOPUS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDSOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED DUCK,SAUSAGES,PORK BELLY ETC. AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48.0F-53.1F DURING THIS INSPECTION.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED APPROX.23#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $87.00 AS STATED PER CHEF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS NEXT TO ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. NO ICE BIN COVERS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF THE WALL NEXT TO COFFEE STATION TABLE AND MAINTAIN WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE EXPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496412

Location recorded for this inspection · DUSEKS · 1223-1227 W 18TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151540

Location recorded for this inspection · DUSEKS · 1223-1227 W 18TH 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: NEED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO FINISH PAINTING WALLS IN BASEMENT RESTROOM,HALLWAY, AND PARTY ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED TO REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE IN STAIRCASE TO RESTROOMS.

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How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2262309.

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