A PLACE BY DAMAO

2621 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

13 inspections

1. Canvass27 avr. 2026

   0 infraction

2. Canvass19 août 2025

   12 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED A PICTURE ON A CELL PHONE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WITH THE MANAGER ON SITE, NO PHOTOS OR COPIES ARE ALLOWED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION. MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C), NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ALL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER SEVERELY RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, DEEP CLEAN, OR REPLACE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND COOKING SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA MISSING A PIPE UNDER THE SINK WHERE WASTEWATER IS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS ESPECIALLY IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
3. Non-Inspection22 juill. 2025

   0 infraction

4. Canvass9 juill. 2024

   4 infractions

   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • 4-502.13 OBSERVED THE FACILITY REUSING CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
5. Canvass Re-Inspection14 nov. 2023

   4 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE AND COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZINS SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass7 nov. 2023

   10 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE AND COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZINS SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STOCK STORED ON FLOOR AND EXCESS CLUTTER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, NEAR EXIT DOORS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531296 ON 9-13-21 53-MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
7. Canvass13 sept. 2021

   9 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE DINING ROOM SIDE(NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SEAL AT THE BOTTOM, OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH SPILL, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE SMALL REACH IN CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR. ASLO CLEAN THE STORGE SHELVIES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE CUSTOMERS WASH ROOM WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS AND IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS, DUST AND/OR GREASE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
8. Canvass18 déc. 2020

   5 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/ DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
9. Canvass18 déc. 2020

   0 infraction

10. Canvass19 févr. 2019

    8 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OPEN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY PROTECTIVE BARRIER FROM CONTAMINATION/UNAUTHORIZED PERSONAL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. REMINDED PIC MUST HAVE A DISINFECTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES OR PROPER CHLORINE 5.25% WITH PROPER TEST STRIPS FROM 1000-5000PPM. NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALKIN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CLEARLY MARK THE FOODS WITH THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS(EGGS), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOIL ON STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALSO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER THE MICROWAVE, AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PA100-0367.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
11. Canvass30 mars 2018

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
12. Plainte31 oct. 2017

    1 infraction

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOUND FOLLOWING VACUUM PACKAGED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER: 20 POUNDS MARINATED CHICKEN, 30 POUNDS MARINATED PORK, AND 20 POUNDS MARINATED DUCK. VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD WAS NOT LABELED. ALSO, NO HACCP PLAN AT BUSINESS. TAGGED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE(HELD FOR INSPECTION). 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 70 POUNDS OF VACUUM PACKAGED POTETIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. MONETARY VALUE AT 400 DOLLARS.
13. License27 avr. 2017

    0 infraction