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Damenzo's

April 12, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeShort Form Complaint
  • failed findings6
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical
    Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH MOLD. DISCARDED UNSAFE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 13Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 20LBS OF SLICED ITALIAN BEEF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F AND 5 LBS OF STEAK AT 45.6F IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 25 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $95. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND PLACE IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS/FREEZERS ON MAIN FLOOR. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITAITON ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED. EMAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL.
    code 33
  • Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
    Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OF BLACK WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR WITH APPROPRIATE SHELVING.
    code 39
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK NEAR ITALIAN BEEF PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 51
  • Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
    Inspector note: OBSERVED INOPERABLE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    code 53

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 15, 2022: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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