JUN 14
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DESSERT CONCEPTS LLC.
BEAT. 47/100
4630 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 14, 2024 · passed
Failed 2 of 7 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENTS SUCH AS FLOUR NOT LABELLED IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM CEILING ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLIGHT CRACK IN COVER ON OUTDOOR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAY 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHEESECAKE WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING TCS ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT SUCH AS ICE MACHINES, A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AN UNCONNECTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 UNUSED REFRIGERATORS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
AUG 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER WITH FROZEN FRUITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE LOCATED TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
AUG 102017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/BAKING AREA.---------MUST SEAL RAW BRICK WALL AROUND DINING AND BAR AREA (NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME).
APR 182016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 18
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED RAW BRICK THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL BRICK WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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MAR 222016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EASTERN HALF OF THE ELEVATED FIRST FLOOR SET UP AS A PREP AREA WITH NO EXPOSED HANDSINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED RAW BRICK THROUGHOUT AND ROUGH, BUMPY WALLS AS WELL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL BRICK AND REPAIR ROUGH, BUMPY WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AND TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 12016FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2016
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED THE BAR COOLERS, THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, AND THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT PLUGGED IN AND FUNCTIONING (AT 65F). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES OR TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SERVICE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER WITH A COMPLETE LOG BOOK: IDPH LICENSE, A MAP OF TREATMENT SITES OR A WRITTEN LOG OF ALL LOCATIONS, AND SERVICE REPORTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NO DUMPSTER SERVICE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A DUMPSTER FROM A LICENSED PROVIDER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED RAW BRICK THROUGHOUT AND ROUGH, BUMPY WALLS AS WELL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL BRICK AND REPAIR ROUGH, BUMPY WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AND TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE SODA GUN HOLDER WITH THE DRAIN LINE DRAINING INTO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CONNECT TO A PROPER DRAIN AND TO MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →