DMEN TAP

2849 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DMEN TAP has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 22, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 11, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 17 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 11, 2025. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 28, 2019. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 23, 2021. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 23, 2021. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

17 inspections

CanvassSep 11, 2025
1 infraction
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA NOT EQUIPPED WITH A DATA PLATE BY THE MANUFACTURER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATA PLATE ON WAREWASHING MACHINE THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
CanvassOct 4, 2024
0 infractions
CanvassOct 6, 2023
2 infractions
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - (3) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
CanvassOct 25, 2022
5 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BAR AND KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON MENTIONED WASHROOM DOOR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING AND ATTACHED ELECTRICAL PIPES LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassAug 23, 2021
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR ADJACENT TO DRAINBOARD ON DISHWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Canvass Re-InspectionAug 7, 2020
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11-- OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND UNDER/AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJul 28, 2020
8 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - NOTED MESH SCREENS SECURED BY MAGNETS ON BOTH SIDE AND REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED ALL SCREENED DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES INCLUDING THE DOOR THRESHOLDS.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - MUST PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE COOLER HOLDING BREAD ON THE REAR OUTDOOR DECK TO PREVENT PUBLIC ACCESS AND CONTAMINATION.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST NOT USE POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS A LINER FOR THE BASEMENT COOLER. ANY LINERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AND RAW WOOD CABINETS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOR LIQUEUR STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND UNDER/AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFeb 28, 2019
7 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE STAND UP 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER- CHICKEN WINGS AT 51.0 F, GRAVY AT 50.0 AND SAUSAGE AT 50.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - FOUND LABELED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS LABELED WITHOUT SELL BY DATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - OBSERVED PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F, FOUND CHICKEN WINGS, GRAVY, SAUSAGE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANGER MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
ComplaintMay 11, 2018
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - THE HOT WATER HANDLE IS MISSING ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA--MUST PROVIDE
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN VENT COVER TO PREVENT DUST FROM BLOWING OUT ONTO FOOD ITEMS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYER AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AT ALL TIMES. LIGHT BULBS MUST BE PROPERLY SHIELDED.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassOct 21, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassMay 9, 2016
4 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (FOR EXAMPLE KNIVE RACK). FOUND ALL KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE TOP BASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPLACE/REPAIR INTERIOR DOOR AT THE ICE BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT JUST TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE STAIRCASE. INNER LINER AT BOTH ABOVE IS MISSING.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND GRIME ACCUMULATION AT THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENT IN THE FRONT RESTROOM. EXHAUST VENT SYSTEM IS NOT IN OPERATING ORDER AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST ADJUST THE TEMP VALVE AT THE RESTROOM HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MOST REAR AREA OF THE HALLWAY( BOTH RESTROOMS ARE UNISEX) SO AS TO BE 85F FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECS AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassJun 24, 2015
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD, AND CUTTING BOARD STAINED/PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BASEMENT AREA,
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, AND RESEAL BRICK ALL IN BASEMENT AREA,
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS,
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
CanvassNov 20, 2014
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BASEMENT AREA,
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST CLEAN VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA,
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR AREA AND UTILITY ROOMS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
CanvassFeb 21, 2014
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST RESEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA, MUST BETTER MAINTAINED,
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP,
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND DEEP FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT ALL SINKS, PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE A AIR GAP AT PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
CanvassJul 2, 2013
7 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE MEAT PREP COOLER AND SAUCE/SALAD PREP COOLER. HAMBURGER AT 44.2F-50.5F, CHICKEN AT 44.1F-46.2F, BEEF AT 47.6F. POTATO SALAD AT 45.6F., COLE SLAW AT 47.0F CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $59.00 TOTAL 13 LBS. PREP COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F AND 38.0F.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  - FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON THE LID AND AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER WENT OUT TO REMOVE THE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND CLOSED THE LID OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION. LID IS CLOSED NOW AND NO MORE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND GREASE CONTAINER IS NOW CLEANED, FREE OF GREASE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE MEAT PREP COOLER AND SAUCE/SALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. STEAK KNIVES AND OTHER KNIVES STORED AT THE BACK OF THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL KNIVES AND STORE THEM IN A KNIFE RACK. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE TWO WASHROOMS WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT. STOCK STORED ON THE MILK CRATE . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - VENT INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
CanvassSep 27, 2012
9 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - INSTRUCTED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND BAR AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3PART SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED ICE SCOOPS AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
ComplaintJan 22, 2010
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - DEFROST BOX FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE KITCHEN NOZZEL LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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DMEN TAP

Inspection summary

What these findings mean

Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

Food temperature controlHigher risk

Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

PestsHigher risk

About this data

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