Chicago · Official inspection records
601 W JACKSON BLVD B · Chicago, IL 60661
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DARK MATTER on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · DARK MATTER · 601 W JACKSON BLVD B
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Prep area is located Under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Instructed to shield.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · DARK MATTER · 601 W JACKSON BLVD B
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING OF CEILING TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · DARK MATTER · 601 W JACKSON BLVD B
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · DARK MATTER · 601 W JACKSON BLVD B
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed commercial soap dispenser installed directly above three comp sink. Instructed manager to remove and or relocated, to ensure proper hand washing at designated exposed hand sink. Maintain at all times. Observed broken and worn gaskets on 1 door beverage aire reach in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed no coving along floor and wall junction in: -rear dry storage closet AND -office storage area. Instructed manager to install and maintain at all times. Observed unfinished plastered dry walls throughout office dry storage area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal wall and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
Location recorded for this inspection · DARK MATTER · 601 W JACKSON BLVD B
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the front display cooler. Found assorted sandwiches such as Roman sandwich, Twisted Club, and Pretzel ham sandwiches ranging from 60.1F-62.6F. The following ingredients were found at improper temperatures: mozzarella cheese @ 60.8F; turkey @ 61.3F; ham @ 62.6F. Must keep all potentially hazardous cold foods @ 40F or less (and hot foods @ 140F or higher). Operator voluntarily discarded 8.5lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be $70. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found small hole in ceiling of office. Must repair to prevent pest entry.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Facility does not have a stem thermometer to test internal food temperatures of potentially hazardous foods. Must provide.
Location recorded for this inspection · DARK MATTER · 601 W JACKSON BLVD B
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON WATER TAP AT CONDIMENT STATION.MUST REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS ONLINE TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
Local context · Chicago
145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2493084.
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