Dinos Foods Corp.
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-10-20 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER SLOW DRAINING FROM 2ND SINK BASIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2024-05-28 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON DOOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR THE DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2023-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
2023-06-28 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATI...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER NORTH WALLS OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-08-25 Pass Canvass 9 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL SEASONINGS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE. MUST STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY, MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT STORED PANS AND DISHED, MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST INVERT SINGLE USE PLASTIC WARE, MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM 3 DOOR COOLER, MAKE SURFACE NONABSORBANT AND EASY TO CLEAN. MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN FREEZER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOILED MOP STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH AREA. MUST HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
2021-08-24 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN DOOR GASKET OF UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
2020-02-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES AND SOME ITEMS NEEDED FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE REAR THREE DOOR FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
2019-02-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written policy. Priority foundation violation.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide written procedure and equipment for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Observed TCS foods not properly labeled. Must label all prepped, TCS foods with discard date. Must correct and maintain same. Priority foundation violation.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Observed excessive ice accumulation inside of 1 door upright freezer (in the front). Must remove all ice, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed missing tiles and damaged flooring in rear of prep near 2 door freezer (not in use at this time). Observed water collecting inside damaged flooring. Must removed damaged flooring. Must provide non-absorbent/non-porous flooring that is smooth...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food handling employees.
2017-09-08 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD DISCOLORED, NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE/OR REPLACCE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RE CAULK. ALSO CLEAN/REPAINT WALL NEXT TO STEAM TABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED AT THIS TIME TO MOP SINK, NO BACKFLOW DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE, NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION, USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. MUST PROVIDE PHOTO GIVEN.
2016-02-09 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE DOORS AND DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT ALL DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
2015-09-17 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT WALL AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
2014-11-25 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ALL GASKETS OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND DOOR HINGES. MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT WITHIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO HOLD WATER. COMPARTMENT NEEDS TO BE SEALED SO THAT IT IS WATER TIGHT. SEAL AND MAINTAIN COMPARTMENT SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ONLY 2 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTENT SINK. PURCHASE A THIRD SINK STOPPER AND UTILIZE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH (SOAP AND WATER), RINSE (JUST WATER) AND SANITIZE (BLEACH AND WATER). LET ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS AIR DRY ON A...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO WALL AND DRIPPING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
2014-02-24 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST INSIDE OF 2 DOOR PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS OVER PREP TABLE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER AND REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER- REMOVE EXCESS ICE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DAMAGE AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR FRAME IN REAR BY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2013-05-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-04-25 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1202456 DATE 10-09-2012 NOT CORRECTED(32) THE DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER INTERIOR DOORS ARE BROKEN AND GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS ARE RIPPED AND TORN IN POOR REPAIR ALSO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE WALLS INSIDE THE UNIT THE...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR COVING AT WALL BASE NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA
2012-10-09 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER INTERIOR DOORS ARE BROKEN AND GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS ARE RIPPED AND TORN IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE WALLS INSIDE THE UNIT. THE GREASE TRAP IN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED REMOVE TH...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE KNIFE RACK, THE FRYERS, CABINETS BELOW AND THE HOODS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DOUBLE DOOR REACHIN FREEZER AND THE UPRIGHT ONE DOOR REACHIN FREEZER THEY HAVE HAVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS,IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
2011-06-17 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
2010-10-05 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 7 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HANDLES ON COOLERS & DOOR JAMS,PIPES,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,SODA & JUICE.MUST DEFROST 2-DOOR...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE.MUST CLEAN LOWER WALL UNDER PREP TABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED LIGHT SHIELD & END CAP IN PREP AREA.REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIEL...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FREEZERS.
2010-09-28 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERV...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 6- DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKET ON SAME COOLER,MISSING HANDLE O...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN HANDLES ON COOLERS & DOOR JAMS,PIPES,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,SODA & JUICE.MUST DEFROST 2-DOOR FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA & DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE.MUST CLEAN LOWER WALL UNDER PREP TABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED LIGHT SHIELD & END CAP IN PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FREEZERS.
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