SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DUELIRE VINO & CUCINA.

EAT. 82/100

4520 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 11, 2023 · passed

12 of 16 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 11
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER FANS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

JUL 5
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 6
2021
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

ESTABLISHMENT WITH DICLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU BUT NO ASTERISK ON FOOD ITEMS BEING SERVED AS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ASTERISK THE FOOD ITEMS THAT IS BEING SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOM .

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DAMGED WALLS BY THE MOPS SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. HOLES ON THE WALLS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALLS IN GARAGE BEING USED AS STORAGE ROOM FOR THE PAPER DRY GOODS AND 3 FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEALED THE HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CDETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A STORAGE FOR PAPER,DRY GOODS AND 3 FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAY 10
2018
PASSED
0 violations
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APR 26
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA, APPROXIMATELY 0VER 28 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GARAGE,REMOVE DROPPINGS AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR (WITH DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOOD AND CONNECTING PIPES ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATTED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS, DISHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

SEP 1
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY WIRE CHIPPING SHELVES IN REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, AND GASKET AT REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

TOPS AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.

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

NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND STORAGE AREA BY BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

JUN 13
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, AND DEEP FRYER STORAGE CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE GRESE BUILD-UP.

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

FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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

VENTILATION COVER IN PREP AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.

JUL 25
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, STOVE, GRILL, FRYER AND SLICER.

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

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, AND BAR AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE TO PREVENT PEST.

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

EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS AND CEILING AND REPAINT THE CEILING.

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

NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

NOV 1
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULKING AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

PEELING PAINT AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE THE COOKING AREA/PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 20
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SLICER.

MINORPest Activity
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 OPENING AROUND PIPE AT REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC BAG AROUND PIPE UNDER DISH MACHINE.

OCT 13
2010
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 1
2010
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #284821

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #284821

MINORSanitation
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.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #284821

MINORSanitation
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.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #284821

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #284821

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #284821

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

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.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #284821

MINOROther
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//VIOLATION SEE REPORT #284821

AUG 26
2010
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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. SEAL GAP UNDER FRONT DOOR. PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE INVOICE AND MAP.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. PROVIDE A PROPER DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID.

MINORSanitation
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. SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND BAR AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GROUT.

MINORSanitation
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. SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, AROUND PIPES IN REAR AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD BY SIDE DOOR AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INADEQUATE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR. COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION ON FRONT OF BUILDING. SEAL WALLS IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO SIDE DOOR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BAR AND IN ANY FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT AS PER CITY CODE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE 2" AIR GAP FOR ALL PIPES IN FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. PROVIDE VENTS FOR BOTH WASHROOMS AND VENT COVERS FOR PREP AREA.

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

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 ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND DEBRIS FROM ENTIRE PREMISES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.

MINOROther
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. PROVIDE NO SMOKING SIGNS.

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