Dimo's Cafe

May 22, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
code 1Priority
food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Food Received At Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED AND COOLED PORK AND TOFU CHORIZO BEING DELIVERED INSIDE A PLASTIC TUB, NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION, NO ICE, NO COOLERS WITH OTHER ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES FROM THE OTHER BUSINESS COMMISSARY LOCATION AT 1615 N DAMEN IN CHICAGO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PORK NOTED AT 44.2F, CHORIZO AT 46F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF REFRIGERATED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOTED NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. DISHES NOTED INSIDE THE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF ASSORTED MEAT, CHEESE AND VEGETABLE PIZZAS LOCATED ON A HOLDING RACK IN THE PREP AREA. TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS USED AS A MEANS OF CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG, DATE FOR THE FOLLOWING: MEAT PIZZA AT 71.7F, CHEESE PIZZA AT 69.4F, VEGETABLE PIZZA AT 70.3F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED REQUIREMENTS FOR USING TIME/TEMPERATURE AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 9-18-24. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE A CURRENT SERVICE REPORT WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER FOR SHREDDED CHEESE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED BAGGED FLOUR.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE SANITIZATION LEVELS AT THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. • INTERIOR DOOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SECURE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57

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