SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DATO'S CUISINE.

YOUR CALL. 74/100

4004 W ADDISON ST · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 23, 2014 · passed with conditions

3 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 23
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERAURE OF 41.2F). NOTED COLESLAW INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 47.9F, COOKED ONION AT 48.9F, CHEESE AT 47.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $20.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISE SHELVES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER, SODA GUN HOLDER, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

APR 30
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER HAVE BUILD OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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

MISSING TWO LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.

SEP 6
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Rear storage room that had peeling paint, hole on ceiling, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler need cleaning(detailed).

APR 14
2011
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 21
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Pest control log book not provided or maintained on premises. Instructed to have licensed pest control company service premises and provide log book with all required documents. Front entrance door not rodent proofed. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry.

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

Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Coving not sealed along wallbase. Instructed to reseal coving. Walls not maintained in storage room. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint walls. Ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean all covers.

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

Light bulbs not working in areas. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs. Must have lights properly shielded or shatter proof.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exposed handsink leaking at drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Plumbers puddy inside seams at three compartment sink. Instruced to remove toxic material and reseal broken seams. Backflow device not install at rear two compartment utility sink. Instructed to install backflow device. Open drain under equipment in front. Instructed to cover drain.

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