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DEBEVIC'S

159 E OHIO ST · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for DEBEVIC'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2634743

Location recorded for this inspection · DEBEVIC'S · 159 E OHIO ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.8 F AND 48.0 F INSIDE SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER-DRESSING, MAYONAISE, CHEESES, TOMATOES, PASTA, GREENS, TUNA AND ROASTED PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOOD DISCARDED WEIGHT- 42 LBS, VALUED AT $209.00.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SANDWICH REACH IN PREP COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.0 F. FOUND DRESSING, PASTA, TUNA, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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Inspection history

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ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613786

Location recorded for this inspection · DEBEVIC'S · 159 E OHIO ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609528

Location recorded for this inspection · DEBEVIC'S · 159 E OHIO ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595731

Location recorded for this inspection · DEBEVIC'S · 159 E OHIO ST

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CUP ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO FOOD WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CUP AND MAINTAIN ALL BEVERACE CUPS COVERED WITH A STRAW TO PREVENT SPLASHES AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEM STORED ABOVE FOOD AT THE REAR PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SO THAT THEY CAN NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE REAR PREP LINE WITHOUT ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF THE SALAMANDER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE WALL NEXT TO STOVE AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE WALLS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595296

Location recorded for this inspection · DEBEVIC'S · 159 E OHIO ST

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CUP ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO FOOD WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CUP AND MAINTAIN ALL BEVERACE CUPS COVERED WITH A STRAW TO PREVENT SPLASHES AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR PANEL AND CHUTE OF ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH PINK RESIDUE AND NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF ICE MACHINE, DRAIN AND DISCARD ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEM STORED ABOVE FOOD AT THE REAR PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SO THAT THEY CAN NOT CONTAMINATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE REAR PREP LINE WITHOUT ADEQUATE IDENTITY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF THE SALAMANDER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE WALL NEXT TO STOVE AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE WALLS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578845

Location recorded for this inspection · DEBEVIC'S · 159 E OHIO ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIP IS SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CUP OF WATER IN ICE CREAM STATION. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER IS NOT ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560863

Location recorded for this inspection · DEBEVIC'S · 159 E OHIO ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560838

Location recorded for this inspection · DEBEVIC'S · 159 E OHIO ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 8

    HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: Hands not washed properly, observed a food handler placing raw beef patties on grill then handling bread and sliced tomatoes without washing hands nor changing gloves, instructed to have employee wash hands as needed. Priority violation 7-38-010.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0pp obtained on final rinse while machine was being used, instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Priority violation 7-38-025. machine is tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH when ready.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found a container of 3 lbs cooked chicken at 118.3f, a container of 5 lbs cooked sausage at 122.2f, both food containers placed a way of hot holding in prep area. instructed to hold Hot TCS foods at 135f or higher. priority vioaltion 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $20.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Unapproved thawing, found frozen poultry being thawed in standing water, instructed to thaw according to health code.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Soiled rags placed on cutting boards, instructed to keep in a sanitized solution.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522743

Location recorded for this inspection · DEBEVIC'S · 159 E OHIO ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE HANDICAP STALL IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

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