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DRAGON FIRE

2 E CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

DRAGON FIRE has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 18, 2013. The most recent inspection, on December 2, 2015, 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: 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.

  • 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 on September 8, 2014. 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 13 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 16, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 16, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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. Complaint

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATORS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED IN CORBERS AND ALONG WALLS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALLS AT COOKING LINE. OBSERVED UNCLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING KINE. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTIAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING LINE AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING LINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. RUNNING DIPPER WELL MUST BE INSTALLED FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER NEAR FRONT EXIT. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE AND CLEAR TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. REMOVE OR REPAIR NON WORKING COOLER IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
  4. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN DOORS NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF BOTH DOORS. APPROXIMATLY 10 MICE DROPPING FOUND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING. AREA CLEANED AND SANITIZED. RODENTPROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID CRACKED AND BROKEN WITH LARGE HOLES IN COVER. LID MUST BE REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE CARDBOARD ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE WASHABLPE AND CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERV ED EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS VERY UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATORS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED IN CORBERS AND ALONG WALLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALLS AT COOKING LINE. OBSERVED UNCLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING KINE. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTIAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING LINE AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING LINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. RUNNING DIPPER WELL MUST BE INSTALLED FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER NEAAR FRONT EXIT. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTIAN AREA FREE AND CLEAR TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. REMOVE OR REPAIR NON WORKING COOLER IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED POTS AND PANS STORED ON FLOOR. DO NOT STORE POTS AND PANS DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. POTS AND PANS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FRON DUST DIRT AND CONTAMINANTS WHEN NOT IN USE.
  5. License

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT SIDE STORAGE AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST REATTACH SPRING TO TOILET ROOM DOOR TO MAKE IT SELF CLOSING.

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