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DEE'S RESTAURANT

1114-1118 W ARMITAGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DEE'S RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623920

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167038

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE 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: MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FROM DRAIN BOARD ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDEL ON WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER LOCATED AT THE WEST CORNER OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS (NOT EXCESSIVE)FROM THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CLEAN DRIED FOOD OFF CEILING IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070056

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE 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: MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FROM DRAIN BOARD ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDEL ON WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER LOCATED AT THE WEST CORNER OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS (NOT EXCESSIVE)FROM THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CLEAN DRIED FOOD OFF CEILING IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069917

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937507

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE 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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON SUSHI PREP COOLER,REAR VEGETABLE PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP TABLES ,GRILL TABLES IN ALL PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT,BASEMENT REAR VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLER,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINET.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATON & FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN MAIN KITCHEN & REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1576184

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE 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: MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER AND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE TWO SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN,COOK LINE AND PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR, WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. NO DRAIN STOPPERS ON THE TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST INSTAL A DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE.PREP AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199597

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 10-30-14 NOT CORRECTED. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-13-14 NOT CORRECTED. #34-MUST RE-GROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.#35- OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY. REPAIR MAN IS ON SITE AT THIS TIME TO MAKE THE ABOVE REPAIRS NECESSARY AND HAS SUBMITTED A LETTER TO CDPH WITH INTEND TO COMPLETE BY 11-12-14. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD TUBING IN REAR PREP AREA OF KITCHEN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199589

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE AVE

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 2-13-14 NOT CORRECTED. #34-MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.#35- OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.#36-OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE WOK STATION. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS AREA.#38- MUST INSTALL PROPER HANDLES FOR THE HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.#43-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD TUBING IN REAR PREP AREA OF KITCHEN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199559

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401206

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE AVE

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: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE WOK STATION. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL PROPER HANDLES FOR THE HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1110420

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH A HOLE IN THE PLASTIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT CANNOT BE WASHED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CRISPY NOODLES STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE WOK STATION. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL PROPER HANDLES FOR THE HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198778

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE AVE

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: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BOX FREEZER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154520

Location recorded for this inspection · DEE'S RESTAURANT · 1114-1118 W ARMITAGE AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 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. OBSERVED TWO SEPARATE EMPLOYEES AT TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS IMPROPERLY WASHING WITH OUT SANITIZING AT IMPROPER SINKS. FIRST EMPLOYEE OBSERVED WITH FOOD PREP BOWL IN SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH DISH SOAP AND SCRUBBING SPONGE. SECOND EMPLOYEE OBSERVED WASHING PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER IN ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK ALSO WITH SPONGE AND SOAP FROM ADJACENT HAND SOAP DISPENSER. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 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 NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING BEHIND BAR OR IN REAR SERVER STATION.

  • 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. BASEMENT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN.

  • 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. POOLING LIQUID UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVE/CLEAN.

  • 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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE.

  • 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. ALL CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT DRY FOODS STORAGE MUST REPLACE.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

  • 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. LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR. LEAK ON RIGHT SIDE NOZZLE OF SAME SINK, MUST REPAIR. LARGE FOOD BLENDER PLUGGED INTO ELECTRICAL SOCKET MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT NOT APPROVED AS A FOOD PREP AREA, OR PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED PLUMBING AND FOOD PROTECTION FOR SUCH AN AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS IS ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 8397.

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