Duks Red Hots

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeShort Form Complaint
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ☠️toxic items stored near food
  Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
  Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN,INSIDE TOILET ROOM ALSO FOUND FRONT WINDOW WIDE OPEN,NO SCREEN,FRONT MAIN SCREEN DOOR IS RIPPED MODE OF ENTRY FOR SAID FLIES.MUST REMOVE FLIES/CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,REPAIR SAID DOOR.
  code 18
• ⚠️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.ALL ITEMS STORED IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO REFRIGERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, 6"OFF FLOOR.
  code 34
• 🧻grimy wiping cloths
  Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
  Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR OF PREMISES,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
  code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 29, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time.

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About this record

This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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