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D.C.S FOODS

3625 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

D.C.S FOODS has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 28, 2012. The most recent inspection, on May 20, 2016, found no infractions.

2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 28, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 10 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on September 10, 2012. For example: WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT SERVICE COUNTERS,REAR PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FLOORS WHERE NEEDED
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALLS ON SALES FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD & REAR PREP AREA & STORAGE ROOM.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & MOP SINK AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT SERVICE COUNTERS,REAR PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FLOORS WHERE NEEDED
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALLS ON SALES FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD & REAR PREP AREA & STORAGE ROOM.
  5. License

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER & BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.UNDER MOP SINK.ALONG LEDGE NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR NEXT TO BAIT BOX IN SAME AREA,FRONT WINDOW SILL,ON FLOOR BEHIND SALES FLOOR COUNTER TOP.ALSO DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.ALSO REAR DOOR & FRAME,REAR DOOR IN STORAGE ROOM,ADJACENT INTERIOR DOOR TO MEDICAL CENTER NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/28/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT SERVICE COUNTERS,REAR PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK,SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED COUNTER TOP ON SALES FLOOR IN FRONT OF WINDOW,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND POP COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN WINDOW SILLS & REAR WINDOW SCREEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FLOORS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES ON SALES FLOOR & REAR PREP AREA & WHERE NEEDED,WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD & ALL COOLERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM REAR YARD & REAR PREP AREA & STORAGE ROOM.

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