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2835 N CENTRAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60634
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for DULCE MESA on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MESA · 2835 N CENTRAL AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MESA · 2835 N CENTRAL AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MESA · 2835 N CENTRAL AVE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES, BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MESA · 2835 N CENTRAL AVE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM KITCHEN AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MESA · 2835 N CENTRAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED VACUUM SEALER ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ICE CREAM TOPPINGS WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNDER CONTINUOUS WATER WHEN NOT IN USE ALSO OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT BEING USED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND DOUGH MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MESA · 2835 N CENTRAL AVE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALL AT FRONT ICE CREAM PREPARATION AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK).MUST REPAIR.
Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MESA · 2835 N CENTRAL AVE
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS AND PREPARATION TABLES. MUST CLEAN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BUSINESS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(LARGE FLOOR CLEANER MACHINE,LADDER,ETC.)MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALL AT FRONT ICE CREAM PREPARATION AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK).MUST REPAIR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LARGE GAS OVEN NOT COMPLETELY UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PLACE OVEN COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD.
Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MESA · 2835 N CENTRAL AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING GAP APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE BOTH REAR DOORS MEET.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND REAR PREP STORAGE RACKS AND SHELFS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES NEED RE-GROUTING UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE OFFICE SPACE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BROKEN/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP/3-COMP DISHWASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
254 of 327 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 2803377.
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