DUKE'S CHICAGO BAR AND GRILL.
2616 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 202016PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID OF SMALL CHEST FREEZER AND LOOSE GASKET IN ICE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,EXTERIOR OF STOVE AND FRYER,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND AT FAUCET IN BAR AREA
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BAR AREA INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,HOLE IN CEILING IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR CLOSET NEAR PREP AREA
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR CLOSET AND DINING AREA STORAGE
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 22016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AND THE BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS
NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER, THE SIDE OF THE OVEN AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. NOTED MOLD ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BEER COOLER AT THE FOOT OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS. NOTED PARTICULATE MATTER IN ALL OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN. NOTED LIGHT GRAY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONING EXHAUST FAN. NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT STAFF MEETS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STAFF TRAINED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
AUG 262016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED ZERO PPM OF CHLORINE DISPENSING DURING THE SANITIZING CYCLE ON THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. THE UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER SANITIZING CYCLE ON THE DISH MACHINE AND TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISHES UNTIL REPAIRED. VIOLATION 7-38-030, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1490993 ON 7/25/14: #32:MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST DEFROST ALL 3 CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #33:MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #34:INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. #35:STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM,MUST REPLACE. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #36:BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THESE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
NOTED WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AND THE BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER, THE SIDE OF THE OVEN AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. NOTED MOLD ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BEER COOLER AT THE FOOT OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS. NOTED PARTICULATE MATTER IN ALL OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN. NOTED LIGHT GRAY, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE EXTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FUNCTIONING EXHAUST FAN. NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT STAFF MEETS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STAFF TRAINED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
JUL 252014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST DEFROST ALL 3 CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE WALLS, CEILING AND WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, (WITH DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM,MUST REPLACE. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
JUL 162014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSDE HAND SINK AND ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,(CAULK WORN OUT). MUST RE PAINT OR SEAL THE WINDOW SILL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOODEN SHELVE. MUST DEFROST ALL 3 CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE WALLS, CEILING AND WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, (WITH DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS,WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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AUG 12013FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-26-13 NOT CORRECTED. #35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FROZEN FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST BE DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
BOTTOM HINGES OF GLASS DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNS MUST BE POSTED IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE RIGHT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER.
ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT AND ALL OTHER STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
FEB 272013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR THROUGHOUT UNDER BAR WITH DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE
FEB 262013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR THROUGHOUT UNDER BAR WITH DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
FEB 222013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED DURING INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING TO 100 PPM AND C.D.P.H NOTIFIED AND FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. EXPIRATION DATE OF 7-11-12 OF THE ABOVE CERTIFIED MANAGER NOT PRESENT AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1-4-12 NOT CORRECTED. #37-WOMANS WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR BROKEN/NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FLOOR THROUGHOUT UNDER BAR WITH DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE LINES FROM SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BAR. LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE ON KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED, ALL OTHER ITEMS SUCH AS CASES OF BEER AND BAG IN BOX SODA STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
JAN 42012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL VENT HAS BEEN COVERED/SEALED WITH TAPE AND HEAVY PLASTIC. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF FAN HAS BEEN CLEANED. VIOLATION WILL REMAIN UNTIL THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL MOUNTED FAN. MUST CLEAN.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS RE-INSPECTION. WOMANS WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR BROKEN/NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
OCT 52011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL VENT HAS BEEN COVERED/SEALED WITH TAPE AND HEAVY PLASTIC. UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF FAN HAS BEEN CLEANED. VIOLATION WILL REMAIN UNTIL THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL MOUNTED FAN. MUST CLEAN.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS RE-INSPECTION. WOMANS WASHROOM SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR BROKEN/NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
SEP 282011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED DURING INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING TO 100 PPM AND C.D.P.H NOTIFIED AND FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-8-10 NOT CORRECTED. #34-MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT STEP TO KITCHEN COOLERS MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. #35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.#38-MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABELED AND DATED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BOXES OF BREAD MUST NOT BE STORED ON FLOOR OF REAR KITCHEN CLOSET. ELEVATE 6" OR ABOVE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL MOUNTED FAN. MUST CLEAN.
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. MUST PROVIDE FOR COOKS LINE RIGHT SIDE COOLER.
SEP 82010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT STEP TO KITCHEN COOLERS MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.
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 PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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