Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2089113
Location recorded for this inspection · DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE · 923 W WEED ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932508
Location recorded for this inspection · DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE · 923 W WEED 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: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREAS ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK (NEXT TO THE 1-COMP. SINK) ON THE 2ND FL. MAINTAIN ALL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUPMENT, SINKS AND THROUGH OUT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PUDDLE OF WATER BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZERS ON THE 1ST FL. MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, DISH WASHING MACHINE,COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE REAR FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER) IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS ON THE 2ND FL HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932138
Location recorded for this inspection · DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE · 923 W WEED 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: FOUND THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOORS. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE (XEROX COPY ONLY) AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREAS ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK (NEXT TO THE 1-COMP. SINK) ON THE 2ND FL. MAINTAIN ALL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUPMENT, SINKS AND THROUGH OUT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PUDDLE OF WATER BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZERS ON THE 1ST FL. MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, DISH WASHING MACHINE,COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE REAR FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER) IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS ON THE 2ND FL HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561353
Location recorded for this inspection · DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE · 923 W WEED 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: OPEN HOLES/GAPS IN THE SEALED BRICK WALL AT THE FAMILY WASHROOM WASHBOWL MUST BE FILLED/CAULKED/COMPLETELY SEALED.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1560016
Location recorded for this inspection · DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE · 923 W WEED 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: APPROXIMATELY 7LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND AT 109.9F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $30.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-27-15 NOT CORRECTED. #35- WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOM STALLS WITH ROUGH WOOD AND HOLES. WALL AT FAMILY WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH EXPOSED BRICK. WALL AT SERVER AREA ENTRANCE TO FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH EXPOSED BRICK. MUST SEAL ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: RUST ON METAL OPENINGS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPEN IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FROM AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATION. MUST REPAIR TO STOP OR CONTAIN CONDENSATION AND REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. PEELING AND MOLDED. MUST REPLACE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532357
Location recorded for this inspection · DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE · 923 W WEED 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: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON SIDES OF BOTH BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOM STALLS WITH ROUGH WOOD AND HOLES. WALL AT FAMILY WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH EXPOSED BRICK. WALL AT SERVER AREA ENTRANCE TO FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH EXPOSED BRICK. MUST SEAL ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES FOR ALL BAR SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDERS.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532306
Location recorded for this inspection · DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE · 923 W WEED 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: FIRST FLOOR BAR PREPARATION NOT PROTECTED. THREE EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPINGS DIRECTLY OVER BAR AREA THROUGHOUT. MUST COMPLETELY ENCLOSE PIPING OR PROVIDE HARD COVERING SURROUNDING PIPING. 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: THE FOLLOWING DOORS FOUND WITH OPEN GAPS, NOT TIGHT FITTING. FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN TWO DOORS AND OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN EXIT DOORS WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON SIDES OF BOTH BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR WITH EXPOSED DIRT. MUST SEAL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOM STALLS WITH ROUGH WOOD AND HOLES. WALL AT FAMILY WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH EXPOSED BRICK. WALL AT SERVER AREA ENTRANCE TO FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH EXPOSED BRICK. MUST SEAL ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES FOR ALL BAR SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60642
206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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