Duran European Sandwiches Cafe
529 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · Goose Island · Restaurant · High risk
Mixed record — 3 of 6 inspections passed
Last Inspected
2015-08-20
What You Should Know
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2014, 2013)
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
⚠ Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 5×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 2×
🌡 Food Temperature critical 1×
Inspection History
2015-08-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 1 ▾
critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 46.1F, FETA CHEESE AT 47.6F, EGGS AT 44.2F, TURKEY AT 44.6F, CREAM CHEESE AT 48F, YOGURT AT 46.4F, BUTTER AT 44.6F, WHIPPING CREA...
2014-03-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND RAIL THAT RUNS FROM SUPPORT POST IN CENTER OF KITCHEN TO WALL ABOVE REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GAP IN BASEMENT WALL NEAR FRONT OF FACILITY WHERE HOSE ENTERS WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS IN BRICK WALL (ON PARKING LOT SIDE) ABOVE TABLE LOCATED NEAR FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FILL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.
minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
FOUND TOILET ROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CRITICAL 5 ▾
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 FRONT DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO AS DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND RAIL THAT RUNS FROM SUPPORT POST IN CENTER OF KITCHEN TO WALL ABOVE REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GAP IN BASEMENT WALL NEAR FRONT OF FACILITY WHERE HOSE ENTERS WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GAPS IN BRICK WALL (ON PARKING LOT SIDE) ABOVE TABLE LOCATED NEAR FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FILL ALL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.
minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
FOUND TOILET ROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2013-04-15 Pass Short Form Complaint 1 ▾
minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
2013-02-04 Pass License Re-Inspection 2 ▾
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Exposed brick in dining area not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Side exit door not rodent proofed-1/4 gap across bottom. Instructed to rodent proof to prevent rodent and insect entry.
minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Exposed brick in dining area not selaed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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