Duke's Chicago Bar And Grill

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeCanvass
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• 🚰handwashing sink issuescritical
  Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
  Inspector note: 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.
  code 8Priority
• 🧪toxic chemicals mishandled
  Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
  Inspector note: 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.
  code 29
• ⚠️Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
  Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABELED AND DATED.
  code 30
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: 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.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL MOUNTED FAN. MUST CLEAN.
  code 35
• ⚠️Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous
  Inspector note: 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.
  code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 8, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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