Damenzo's

Chicago Health Dept

741 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

10 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2019

Inspection history

AUG 26

2019

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED LARGE POT AND PANS STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT POTS AND PANS SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE EQUIPMENT AND THE PUSH CARTS WITH BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK IN THE PIPES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 - OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING: KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SERVING AREA AND COAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

JUN 9

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP, ALL POP GUNS AND HOLDERS AT BAR AREA, AND BOTTLE RAIL TO REMOVE ALL SYRUP BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, FLOORS IN SERVING AREA AND COAT ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 22

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

DEC 10

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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FEB 10

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MAR 13

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED OPENINGS INTO THE WALL BASE AT THE SIDE FRONT DOOR AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL WALL TO PREVENT ENRTY POINTS FOR PEST.

SEP 26

2013

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE ABD CORNERS

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

MAY 24

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 22

2012

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS INOPERATIVE, REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THE SANITARY RINSE CAN BE CHECKED AND VERIFIED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR, INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND SANITARY TOWELS AND ADD SPLASH GUARDS IF IT IS LOCATED NEXT TO A PREPARATION OR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

GAPS IN THE FLOOR OF THE NORTHEAST KITCHEN FLOOR AROUND THE PIPES WERE FOUND AND NEED TO BE SEALED.

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