DIM SUM HOUSE, INC.
2610 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 52025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
MAY 302024PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO WEAR AND HAVE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE BOXES AND CLUTTER AREA NEXT TO THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES HAD AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED THE CFM DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
AUG 182023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT NOR PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE, FLOOR MIXER AND CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
JUN 182020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT NOR PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO DATE MARKINGS OBSERVED ON SOME RTE TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOUND NO LID ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NO DATE MARKINGS OBSERVED ON SOME RTE TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NO LABELS OBSERVED ON SOME PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (DUMPLINGS) MADE ON SITE AND PLACED IN FREEZER FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH PROPER LABELS AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXER AND ROLLING CART IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES HAD AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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OCT 192017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR (LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS).
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS AT BOTTOM AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN BASEMENT AT EAST WALL.
ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
DEC 162016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE AT THE WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR APPROPRIATE DRIP PAN. MAY NOT COLLECT WASTE WATER IN A BUCKET.
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR PREP AREA,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES AS WELL AS IN BASEMENT.
DEC 92016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1946409 ON 7-12-16 NOT CORRECTED. (38)ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. TWO PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.
REMOVE COBWEBS FROM WALL BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER AT REAR.
PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE AT THE WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR APPROPRIATE DRIP PAN. MAY NOT COLLECT WASTE WATER IN A BUCKET.
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR PREP AREA,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES AS WELL AS IN BASEMENT.
JUL 192016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. TWO PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDTOWELS.
SOME CLUTTER FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUL 122016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVENTY OR MORE RODENT (MOUSE DROPPINGS) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR BY THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN THE REAR CORNER AREA OF REAR PREP AREA BY THE STOVE, UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR (RIGHT SIDE) AND AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR (LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS).
MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. TWO PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDTOWELS.
SOME CLUTTER FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
SEP 92015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NO DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
CLUTTERED PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
SEP 302014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
SEP 232014FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 17 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. 7-38-020.
RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 122013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST SEAL LOWER RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND STORAGE IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON SHELVING.
OBSERVED HIGH WEEDS INOUTSIDE REAR ON STAIRS TO GARBAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE.ALSO ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS,BROOMS),OFF FLOORS/INVERT.
FEB 32012FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT BEHIND WASHER MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND SINKS.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS.
FOUND CLUTTER AT SHELVING UNITS 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS.(TOOLS,ETC.)
JUL 82011FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED: FINDING OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS: INSIDE COMPRESSOR GRATES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, BETWEEN WIRES AT FLOOR AND TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASE AND SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ON 1ST. FLOOR, UNDER DRY FOOD STROAGE RACKS/SHELVES, INSIDE DRY STORAGE RACKS, AROUND GREASE TRAP BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALL BASE, PALLETS, EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. IN ADDITON, FOUND DECAYING MOUSE UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. ALSO, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE DEAD MOUSE, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY CDPH.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.
REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES FROM 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BURNER, OVEN, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS, SIDES OF TOILET, WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT AREA, FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SEAL OPENING AT WALL BEHIND BURNER, PROVIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT WALL AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS, CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, AROUND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, AND AROUND PREP TABLES.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
JUN 302011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS: INSIDE COMPRESSOR GRATES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE AND SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK, ALONG WALL BASE IN BASEMENT. ALSO, FOUND LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR SCREEN, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.
REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES FROM 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BURNER, OVEN, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS. SEAL OPENING AT FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AT BASEMENT NEXT TO STAIRCASE AND REAR BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED.
SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER AND LARGE WEEDS AROUND OUTSIDE BASEMENT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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