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THE CHICAGO DINER

3411 N HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for THE CHICAGO DINER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637086

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED AND COOLED PASTA, RICE, MASHED SWEET POTATO, QUINOA, SEITAN, AND A VARIETY OF SAUCES. ETC IN PREP KITCHEN ON 2ND FLOOR AND WALK-IN COOLERS AREA. FACILITY ALSO REHEATS PRODUCT IN ROP BAG. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MODIFIED (ROP) PACKAGING PERFORMED IN FACILITY.NO HACCP ON SITE OF DOCUMENTATION FOR PROCEDURE PREFORMED IN FACILITY. INFORMED FACILITY OF REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO HOT HOLDING. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537453

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED 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: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY AND WORN CAULKING BETWEEN THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WALL ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441218

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED 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: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2DOOR COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHING DISHMACHINE IN REAR AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON WALL ABOVE 2DOOR FREEZER IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WASHROOMS DOORS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE ON PIPES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092947

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 09/20/13 REPORT#1361127 NOT CORRECTED. (32)CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. (38) HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR OVEN AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2DOOR COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHING DISHMACHINE IN REAR AREA. DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON WALL ABOVE 2DOOR FREEZER IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WASHROOMS DOORS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE ON PIPES IN 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369296

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED 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: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUYAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAKERY AREA, LARGE OVENS 2ND FLOOR BAKERY ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTING AT 2ND FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDINNG 2ND FLOOR OVEN AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER SCOOPING ICE CREAM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361127

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED 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: WE OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. LIVE FRUIT FLIES FOUND IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOM AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,SEVERAL FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS TO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,THE REAR ENCLOSED PATIO DOOR,2ND FLOOR BAKERY REAR EXIT DOOR,WALK-IN-COOLER DOORS NOT RINSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF PEST ENTRY WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.A SCREEN IS NEEDED FOR THE TOILET ROOM DOOR WINDOW 2ND FLOOR BAKERY.A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING WHERE ALL THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED MUST BE IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BAKERY 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUYAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAKERY AREA, LARGE OVENS 2ND FLOOR BAKERY ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and seal openings on the ground floor basement areas.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTING AT 2ND FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDINNG 2ND FLOOR OVEN AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER SCOOPING ICE CREAM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092410

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR. REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON WALL AND VENTILATION FANS ABOVE OVEN IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SLOW LEAKY AT REAR PREP SINK.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198306

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED 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: BOTTOM OF FRONT PREP ICE CREAM FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND WARPING. MUST REPAIR TO BE PROPERLY SEALED AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PLASTIC DISH RACKS BLACKENED WITH DIRT BUILD UP. MUST REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST STORE CLEAN WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ON COOKS LINE DAMAGED WITH RAW EXPOSED WOOD. MUST REPAIR. FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DEBRIS, DRIED BEANS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL AT 2ND FLOOR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CRACKED AND MISSING TILES. WALLS IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, PEELING OPEN SEAMS AT SINK AND WALL. MUST REPAIR ALL. MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WALL CAULKING AT 2ND FLOOR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK BLACKENED. MUST REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT COFFEE GRINDING PREP STATION OR REMOVE ALL FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT. 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT WATER DISPENSING INCONSISTENTLY. RAPIDLY CHANGING FROM HOT TO COLD TO HOT AND SO ON. MUST MAKE CONSISTENTLY DISPENSING HOT WATER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: HEAD CHEF'S SHOES EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
586267

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED ST

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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS (BOWLS, CUPS AND PLATES) IN MAIN KITCHEN TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAINT RUSTED LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES FROM ALL PREP TABLES AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST DEFROST FREEZER AT BASEMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS, WALK-IN COOLERS, FREEZER, AND COOLERS ON PREMISES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CORNERS AT KITCHEN WALLS, UNDER , BEHIND AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD SPLASHES OFF WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN AND FRONT CUSTOMER STOOL SITTING AREA. REPAIR WALLBASE AT FLOOR IN MEN'S RESTROOM. REMOVE ALL DUST FROM ALL VENTS ON PREMISES.CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA ORGANIZED AND DECLUTTERED 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
581132

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581118

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED 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: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED ONION RINGS STORED ON THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL AT TEMP OF 75F.COOKED POTSTICHER STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT TEMP OF 68F,NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG OF COOKED FOOD WAS PROVIDED.AIR TEMP OF REFRIGERATOR 37F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNS 6, VALUE 39.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072514-12

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.ICE MACHINE WAS TURNED OFF BY THE MANAGER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H0000 72514-12.

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER IS BACKING -UPON FLOOR OF BASEMENT WHEN ICE MACHINE IS IN USE(GREASE,AND SLIME SUBSTANCE).TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAKERY IS BACKING-UP.THE SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE(SCRAPE SINK WATER DOESN'T DRAIN), OBSERVED DIRTY WATER IN IT.PREMISES HAS ONLY 1-3 COMPARTMENT SINK(BAR SINK)WHICH TOO SMALL FOR THE OPERATION.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.MUST SANITIZE THROUGHOUT FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072515-13

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED FONT DOOR NOT RODENT FROOFED.OBSERVED A GAP OF 1" TO 2" GAP(FRONT DOOR IS MISSING A PIECE OF DOOR EAST SITE CORNER). MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072515-13

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL AND REPLACE BROKEN SCREENS AND FRAME AT 2ND FLOOR PORCH, WERE THE POTS AND PANS ARE STORED.STORAGE MUST BE COMPLETED ENCLOSED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BAR SINK.

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
285007

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE BAKERY PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN FOR THE WINDOW IN THE 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE BAKERY STORAGE AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT. WALL CAULKING AT BAKERY WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES. MUST SEAL.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284770

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHICAGO DINER · 3411 N HALSTED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #234032 ON 5/19/10 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01-DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. 34/01-REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. 35/01-DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. 38/01-PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD FOR THE BAKERY OVENS ON THE SECOND FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE BAKERY PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE A WINDOW SCREEN FOR THE WINDOW IN THE 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FAN COVER IN 2 DOOR STANDUP COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE BAKERY STORAGE AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT. WALL CAULKING AT BAKERY WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES. MUST SEAL.

Local context · Chicago

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426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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