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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.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
250451

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

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.WALK-IN- COOLER AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 54F-EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP SURROUNDING CONDENSOR CAUSING WATER LEAKAGE.THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED,CAPABLE OF COLD HOLDING FOOD PRODUCTS TO 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.

  • 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.ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPEATURES EGGS 53.7F,60#HOT DOGS 49.4F,40#BEEF 47F,15#COOKED CHILI 50.5F,50# BAGGED DICED ONIONS 49.8F,10#AMERICAN CHEESE 53.4F,45# BACON 52.8F,APPROX 45 GALLONS OF VANILLA SHAKE ICE CREAM LIQUID 50F.THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS NOW DISCARDED,DENATURED.ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$850.00.

  • 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 13 RAT DROPPINGS ON GREASY FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN ADJACENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM,APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED CLOSET DIRECTLY BEHIND COOKING LINE ALSO 1 DECAYED MOUSE INTERIOR LOWER PANEL HEATER IN THE REAR,FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,RODENT PROOF 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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  • 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/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,CONDENSOR WATER DRIPPING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN-COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
58468

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

  • 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.OBSERVED MOLD BUILD-UP DRIPPING INTO ICE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION,MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX 312-746-4240 ONCE CLEAN,SANITIZED FOR TAG REMOVAL.

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING,HANDLING MONEY,PREPARING FOODS NOT WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY,AFTER EACH POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.FOUND FAUCET WITH NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE-TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE.FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

  • 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 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED CLOSET BEHIND FOOD PREP LINE,4 LIVE FLIES,FRONT REAR DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT -MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING OUT,NO SINK STOPPERS.

  • 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 PROVIDE A REMOVABLE KNIFE RACK FOR EASIER CLEANING,WOODEN SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE,IN WALK-IN-COOLER REPAINT 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 ESPECIALLY UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

  • 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.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3 COMP SINK NOT SHIELDED.

  • 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/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,CONDENSOR WATER DRIPPING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN-COOLER.

  • 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.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND FOOD HANDLER NO HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.OBSERVED PERSON SMOKING CIGARETTE ON FRONT DOOR WAY OF PREMISES THEN WENT INTO TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN 15 FEET AWAY.

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409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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