Dapper's East Restaurant

June 2, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED SOAP FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA DURING INSPECTION. • OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND PAPERT TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE COOLER, TURKEY HAM AT 51.1F, HAM AT 50.2F, SAUSAGES AT 67.1F, CHICKEN PATTIES AT 50.3F, DICED TOMATOES 54.4F, HAMBURGERS AT 49.9F, BLUE CHEESE 51.3F, CANTALLOUPE MELON SALAD 58.5F, SWISS CHEESE 54.4F, AMERICAN CHEESE 51.6F AND GREAK CHEESE 53.3F. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $80.00 ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE COOLER, AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PLUMER ON SITE COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIR BY THE END OF INSPECTION. COOLER NOW MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE 39.8F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHING PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR WITH A GAP OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 38
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BAGS OF POTATOES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STOAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED, BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT BAR AREA AND FRONT MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS TROUGHOUT PREMISES. MSUT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 15, 2025: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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