DMK BURGER BAR.
2954 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
4 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 252025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14//OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT BAR HANDSINK AND IN THE GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-302.12// NOTED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.18// OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN
APR 172025FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT BAR HANDSINK AND IN THE GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. STRENGTH OF CHLORINE SANITIZER CHLORINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE TAGGED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED - COS
NOTED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES ON ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS DATED 7/25/24. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN
APR 172024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed gap of at least 1/4 of inch in rear exit door. Door sweep must be repaired or replaced.
Observed damaged gaskets and dirty gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler below grill and 2 door reach in cooler at prep area. Maintain all gaskets in clean and good standing, and replace all damaged gaskets to allow for an air tight fitting.
Observed food residue and debris build up on top of and on surface of dish machine in dish washing area. Maintain area free and clear of food residue and debris.
Observed waste receptacles in bathrooms to be missing leads. Provide a lid for east waste receptacle in bathrooms.
Observed dust and debris build up around ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in dish washing area. Maintain area free and clean of dust and debris build up.
Observed multiple lights off and not working in the food prep area as well as hall leading to rear exit door. All areas must have adequate lighting provided.
Certified food manager is missing Allergen training. ALl certified food managers must have allergen training.
MAR 152024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed gap of at least 1/4 of inch in rear exit door. Door sweep must be repaired or replaced.
Observed damaged gaskets and dirty gaskets on 2 door reach in cooler below grill and 2 door reach in cooler at prep area. Maintain all gaskets in clean and good standing, and replace all damaged gaskets to allow for an air tight fitting.
Observed food residue and debris build up on top of and on surface of dish machine in dish washing area. Maintain area free and clear of food residue and debris.
Observed waste receptacles in bathrooms to be missing leads. Provide a lid for east waste receptacle in bathrooms.
Observed dust and debris build up around ceiling vents and ceiling tiles in dish washing area. Maintain area free and clean of dust and debris build up.
Observed multiple lights off and not working in the food prep area as well as hall leading to rear exit door. All areas must have adequate lighting provided.
Certified food manager is missing Allergen training. ALl certified food managers must have allergen training.
MAR 82023PASSED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA.
OBSERVED BEGINING OF PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. UPPER COMPARTMENT PANEL NOT CLEAN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
DRY FOOD IN PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR,ETC
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE AT WHITE CHEST FRREZER BY TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE LID OF CHEST FREEZER THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE ALSO WHEELS OF FRYERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REPAIR LEAKING AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK(BY THE WALL),ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHROOM.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
BROKEN FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER DRAFT BEER LINE INSIDE THE CABINET AND BASMENT IN FRONT OF STAIRCASE AND UNDER THE CABINET OF BEER DRAFT.ALSO PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR BETWEEN DINING AND KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE. WALL BEHIND BAR AREA EXPOSED BRICKS WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE WHICH CRUMBLES AND LEAVES RESIDUE AT BAR COUNTER TOP BY LIQUOR BOTTLES. BRICKS CRUMBLES ON THE TOUCH,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BEER DRAFT LINE.REMOVE, KEEP AREA CLEAN. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REPLACE MISSING FILTER UNDER THE HOOD AT WEST SITE OF THE UNIT.
OPROTECTIVE SHIELD IS NEEDED AT DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE
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 →