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DORIAN'S

1939-1941 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DORIAN'S has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 1, 2012. The most recent inspection, on February 7, 2023, found no infractions.

9 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 3 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 30, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 15, 2016. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on December 30, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • 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 once on August 15, 2016. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 February 6, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (CHEESE, TOMATO SAUCE, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING EXHAUST FANS IN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBON THE CEILING NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR WERE THE ICE IS MADE,ALSO ON PANELS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND MIDDLE FAUCET NOT REACHING ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO DISCHARGE HOSE PROVIDED AT POP DISPENSER HOLDER BEHIND THE WEST SIDE BAR. NEED TO PROVIDED SUCH IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND THE PIPE BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Complaint

    0 infractions

  11. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP, WHEEL BASES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, FRONT COUNTER AND IN CORNERS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. DISCUSSED REQUIREMENT WITH MANAGER.
  12. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND A HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO WATER, SOAP AND A HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA AND UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-8 LIVE ROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CETIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. IE...BLACK BEANS, ROASTED VEGETABLES, PORK SHOULDER ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPPING, COOKING AND OR HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP, WHEEL BASES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE, FRONT COUNTER AND IN CORNERS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. DISCUSSED REQUIREMENT WITH MANAGER.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND PREP COOLER GASKETS.
  14. Canvass

    0 infractions

  15. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FAUCET HEAD OF 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.ALSO GREASE TRAP AT DISH MACHINE NEED CLEANING.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
  16. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. License

    2 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED/NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY CAUSING WATER LEAKAGE BENEATH THE MENTIONED DISHWASHING FACILITY.MUST REPAIR/INSTALL AS REQUIRED PER CITY CODE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE PIPE AT 3 COMP SINK BAR AREA.

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