DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE.

Chicago Health Dept

923 W WEED ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

6 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Jun 2016.

Last inspected Jun 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 10

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREAS ON THE 2ND FL. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK (NEXT TO THE 1-COMP. SINK) ON THE 2ND FL. MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUPMENT, SINKS AND THROUGH OUT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PUDDLE OF WATER BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZERS ON THE 1ST FL. MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, DISH WASHING MACHINE,COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE REAR FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER) IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS ON THE 2ND FL HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 3

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOORS. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE (XEROX COPY ONLY) AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, DISH WASHING MACHINE,COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE REAR FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK (IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER) IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS ON THE 2ND FL HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 17

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OPEN HOLES/GAPS IN THE SEALED BRICK WALL AT THE FAMILY WASHROOM WASHBOWL MUST BE FILLED/CAULKED/COMPLETELY SEALED.

JUL 8

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

APPROXIMATELY 7LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND AT 109.9F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $30.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-27-15 NOT CORRECTED. #35- WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOM STALLS WITH ROUGH WOOD AND HOLES. WALL AT FAMILY WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH EXPOSED BRICK. WALL AT SERVER AREA ENTRANCE TO FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH EXPOSED BRICK. MUST SEAL ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUST ON METAL OPENINGS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPEN IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FROM AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATION. MUST REPAIR TO STOP OR CONTAIN CONDENSATION AND REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. PEELING AND MOLDED. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

MAR 27

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON SIDES OF BOTH BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS OF BOTH WASHROOM STALLS WITH ROUGH WOOD AND HOLES. WALL AT FAMILY WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH EXPOSED BRICK. WALL AT SERVER AREA ENTRANCE TO FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH EXPOSED BRICK. MUST SEAL ALL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES FOR ALL BAR SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDERS.

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MAR 26

2015

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FIRST FLOOR BAR PREPARATION NOT PROTECTED. THREE EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPINGS DIRECTLY OVER BAR AREA THROUGHOUT. MUST COMPLETELY ENCLOSE PIPING OR PROVIDE HARD COVERING SURROUNDING PIPING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

THE FOLLOWING DOORS FOUND WITH OPEN GAPS, NOT TIGHT FITTING. FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN TWO DOORS AND OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN EXIT DOORS WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON SIDES OF BOTH BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR WITH EXPOSED DIRT. MUST SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES FOR ALL BAR SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

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