⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

DIM DIM FOOD INC

2820-2822 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near South Side

License #: 2083787

28
Total Inspections
13
Passed
6
Failed
9
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 12, 2025 Inspection

June 12, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROT...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 31, 2024 Inspection

July 31, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHI...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 23, 2024 Inspection

July 23, 2024• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH A READY TO FOOD ITEM (PORKY STICKY-RICE TAMALE) PACKED IN A TO GO CON...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2023 Inspection

April 19, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND AN OPENING AT THE SID...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2023 Inspection

April 12, 2023• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND AN OPENING AT THE SI...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 24, 2020 Inspection

June 24, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 18, 2020 Inspection

June 18, 2020• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PR...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2019 Inspection

March 28, 2019• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROV...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 25, 2019 Inspection

February 25, 2019• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROV...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2019 Inspection

January 16, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROV...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2019 Inspection

January 9, 2019• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PRO...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2017 Inspection

June 13, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE THAT ARE MADE ON PREMISES. LABEL MUST INCLUDE T...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 5, 2016 Inspection

July 5, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING NEEDED TO THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 28, 2016 Inspection

June 28, 2016• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ADULT ROACHES ON THE WALL UND...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 23, 2016 Inspection

March 23, 2016• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FROZEN FOODS OFFERED FOR SALE THAT ARE MADE ON PREMISES. LABEL MUST I...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 22, 2015 Inspection

December 22, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 10 LBS RICE AN...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2015 Inspection

May 27, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 30, 2014 Inspection

September 30, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN. REPL...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2014 Inspection

September 29, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WHERE ICE IS MADE. INTERIOR COVERED IN BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 1, 2013 Inspection

October 1, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 1, 2013 Inspection

August 1, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 22, 2013 Inspection

July 22, 2013• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP AT LID AND AROUND SIDES. INS...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2012 Inspection

May 17, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Correct By: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2012 Inspection

April 18, 2012• Suspected Food Poisoning• 3 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 12 HAM ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2011 Inspection

June 7, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 25, 2011 Inspection

May 25, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO LARGE TEA LEAVES STRAINER LOCAT...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 12, 2011 Inspection

April 12, 2011• License• 8 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT HOL...(+7 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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