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DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE

1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617777

Location recorded for this inspection · DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE · 1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617130

Location recorded for this inspection · DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE · 1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS BY HANDLING COOKED FOODS AT GRILL, THEN TURNED TO PREP TABLE AND SLICED READY TO EAT FOODS, AND THEN THE DISH WASHER HANDLED DIRTY DISHES AND THEN CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS(EGGS) MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594440

Location recorded for this inspection · DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE · 1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE COOKED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES USE BARE HANDS TO PICK UP GARNISH AND SPRINKLE DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY-TO-EAT PLATED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES DO NOT USE BARE HANDS WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE. NO VACUUM-PACKAGED FOOD WAS OBSERVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN BEFORE OPERATION. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL HACCP PLAN IS PROVIDED. MUST CONTACT THE CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN PROVIDED FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE APPROVED BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578872

Location recorded for this inspection · DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE · 1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552889

Location recorded for this inspection · DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE · 1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA (67.8F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED AT 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES/CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385825

Location recorded for this inspection · DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE · 1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: PLASTIC DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY UTENSILS AFTER WASHING

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: PAPER DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294132

Location recorded for this inspection · DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE · 1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293759

Location recorded for this inspection · DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE · 1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME WATER TEMPERATURE 89.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND MUST HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. EMPLOYEES MUST USE THE OTHER HAND WASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING ICE MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH ASTERISK (*) TO REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATEN RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE RISK OF FOOD BORN ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED PRESENT TABLEWARE COFFEE SPOONS IN DINING AREA, UNCOVERED AND EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE, COVERED OR INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN FRONT SHELVING DINING AREA. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHES TO PREVENT THEM FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184623

Location recorded for this inspection · DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE · 1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE DUST.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144261

Location recorded for this inspection · DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE · 1543-1545 N DAMEN 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: OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS PRESET ON THE TABLE AND COUNTER NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WRAP PRESET SILVERWARE ON TABLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050747

Location recorded for this inspection · DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE · 1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050258

Location recorded for this inspection · DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE · 1543-1545 N DAMEN AVE

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 FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: OBSERVED A LARGE PAN OF PORK STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 50.8F AND A CONTAINER OF EGGS OUT ON THE LINE BETWEEN THE TEMEPRATURE RANGE OF 65.4F-86F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED BELOW 40F OR ABOVE 140F AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS ON THE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE LINE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUND THE REFRIGERATION DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR BEHIND THE RESTAURANT TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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