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Deborah'S Place

1456 W Oakdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
85/100

Strong record across 9 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
9
7 passed
Last Inspected
2017-08-24
Pass Rate
78%
1 failure
Score
85/100
EAT
7 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-08-24
Failed 1 inspection (2013)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 17×
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2017-08-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM SHELVES AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

2016-08-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF CABINETS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSIDE OF DRAWERS AT MAIN KITCHEN, AND COUNTERS AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND PANTRY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2016-06-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. FINAL RINSE AT 160F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF CABINETS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSIDE OF DRAWERS AT MAIN KITCHEN, AND COUNTERS AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND PANTRY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-12-11 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

2015-08-28 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CABINET BELOW THE HANDSINK WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-09-09 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT.

2013-11-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE THE UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNIT

2013-10-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THE FRONT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING,PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE THE UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNIT

2010-06-23 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

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