Chicago
UNRATED

Damen Kitchen & Cellar

4639 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · Lincoln Square · Restaurant · Medium risk

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2 inspections on record — all passed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
0 passed
Last Inspected
2011-02-10
Pass Rate
0%
0 failures
Score
UNRATED
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation minor
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2011-02-10 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. [PREPARING SANDWICHES, S...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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 SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BAGELS STORAGE SHELVES/BASKETS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWEL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

2010-11-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SOUP AT 175F) IS PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT I...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND THE BAGEL STORAGE RACKS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL THE HOLES IN THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE STORAGE CASE AND THE ICE MACHINE. STORE THE BOXES OF BEER OFF OF THE FLOOR NEAR THE BACK DOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST INSTALL.

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