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DUKE'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DUKE'S 5659 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO 60646 Restaurant
October 21, 2015 License License #2431752
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER AND DEEP FREEZERS LID WITH TAPE TO HOLD TOGETHER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS OR COOLER DOORS AND REPLACE DEEP FREEZER LID OR REPLACE UNIT. LOWER STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOLER GASKETS, FILTERS ON EXAUST HOOD, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING AND WALLS NOT MAINTAINED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILE AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND STEAM TABLE.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT NOT PROVIDED INSIDE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURE.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UTILITY SINK NOT INSTALLED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE. BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT INSTALLED ON ICE MACHINE OR SODA DISPNESERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON BOTH ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSER.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UTILITY SINK NOT INSTALLED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE. BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT INSTALLED ON ICE MACHINE OR SODA DISPNESERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON BOTH ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSER.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections