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DUKS RED HOTS

636 N ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for DUKS RED HOTS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2587809

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
608304

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED OVER 100 RODENT DROPPING IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA, BEHIND COKE MACHINE, CLOSET BY KITCHEN AREA, OUTSIDE WATER HEATER AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORED OUTSIDE, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, FRONT AND REAR DOORS, AND DOOR TO OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, AND CLEAN ALL AREAS, OBSERVED LIVE ANTS ON CUSTOMER COUNTER AREA 5-10 APPX. NEED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL COMPANY, NEEDS TO HAVE A MAP WITH LOCATION OF RODENT BOXS AND ANY OTHER INFROMATION REGARDING EXTERMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN AND STANDING WATER ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 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 CHIPPING WOOD SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET COMMODE

  • 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 SHELF AREA BY FRONT WINDOW SEAL, BOTTOM COUNTER TABLE AREA, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO IN WALK IN UNIT. IN STRORAGE AREA NEED TO CLEAN ALL CORNERS AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ECT.

  • 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 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP BATHROOM AREA,STORAGE AREA, BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER FOOD COUNTER AREA, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS,WALK IN UNIT LOCATED OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. ON EAST END BY GAMING AREA, THUR OUT THE PREMISES.

  • 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 WALL AND CEILING TILE ABOVE KITCHEN AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP REMOVE ALL DIRT DUST ECT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, WALK IN UNIT STORAGE AREA,GAMING AREA,THUR OUT THE PREMISES.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLOOR IN REAR ROOM BY GAMING MACHINE, PLEASE NOTE A SIGN IS POST "NO SMOKING" BUT WE ALSO NOTICE A HEATER UNIT TO KEEP ROOM WARM, AND UPON ENTERING BACK ROOM THE SMELL OF CIGARETTE IN THE ROOM. INFORM TO EMPLOYEE THEY CAN'T SMOKE IN REAR AREA OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PER CITY ORDINANCE, SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE CITATION ISSUED: 7-32-015

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
634654

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

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. MUST REPAINT CHIPPING WOOD SHELVING REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

  • 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 SHELF AREA BY FRONT WINDOW SEAL, BOTTOM COUNTER TABLE AREA, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 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 CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP

  • 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/REPAIR/REPAINT WALLS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CLEAN ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP, AND FOOD SPLASHES

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
490833

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
490838

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
481898

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

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: 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. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THEM AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

  • 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 INSTALL A BARRIER ALONG FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE AT FRONT BY EXIT DOOR SAID AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK ALSO WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES HAVE PEELING PAINT MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

  • 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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED.

  • 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 SEAL LARGE OPENING ON WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,DETAIL CLEAN,REMOVE PEELING PAINT,GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS CEILINGS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 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 airbone grease on ceiling vents in front area and on menu signs on ventilation hood area. Also accumulated sod on heating unit surfaces in front area by ATM machine. Must clean said area.

  • 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 DETAIL CLEAN LEFT 2 SINK DRAINS ON INTERIOR OF 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
58513

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED.

  • 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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ALL ITEMS STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
420209

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
284279

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 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.ALL ITEMS STORED IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO REFRIGERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, 6"OFF FLOOR.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
277993

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

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: 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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN,INSIDE TOILET ROOM ALSO FOUND FRONT WINDOW WIDE OPEN,NO SCREEN,FRONT MAIN SCREEN DOOR IS RIPPED MODE OF ENTRY FOR SAID FLIES.MUST REMOVE FLIES/CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,REPAIR SAID DOOR.

  • 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.ALL ITEMS STORED IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO REFRIGERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, 6"OFF FLOOR.

  • 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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR OF PREMISES,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
276981

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
250941

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
250821

Location recorded for this inspection · DUKS RED HOTS · 636 N ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN LOWER WEST INTERIOR PANEL,APPROXIMATELY 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR OF STAND-UP HEATER,APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CLOSET,APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,INFESTATION OF FRUIT FLIES/HOUSE FLIES IN ADJACENT ROOMS,NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WEST LOWER WALL IN REAR OFFICE ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE IS NEEDED,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS TO PREMISES IN DETAIL, AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES.

  • 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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 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.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD/STORAGE AREAS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SEAL ANY NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS IN CLOSET,BOILER ROOM,REAR OFFICE ROOM.

  • 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.HOOD ABOVE GRILL NOT WORKING DURING THIS INSPECTION.

  • 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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

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