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THE NEW DATING GAME

8924 S STONY ISLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

THE NEW DATING GAME has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 24, 2011. The most recent inspection, on July 12, 2017, recorded 2 infractions.

6 of 13 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 and Food temperature control.

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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on October 7, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 18 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 12, 2017. 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 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 12, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 28, 2017. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

13 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,WALK-IN COOLER,AND REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS IN POOR REPAIR,WHEN THE WATER HOT AND COLD IS BEING TURNED ON THE WATER RUNS ON THE FLOOR DUE TO MISSING U-JOINT AT BOTTOM OF SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS WERE BEER IS STORED AND OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE ALSO MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,WALK-IN COOLER,AND REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS IN POOR REPAIR,WHEN THE WATER HOT AND COLD IS BEING TURNED ON THE WATER RUNS ON THE FLOOR DUE TO MISSING U-JOINT AT BOTTOM OF SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • : OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS WERE BEER IS STORED AND OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE ALSO MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • : MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,WALK-IN COOLER,AND REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
  4. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS IN POOR REPAIR,WHEN THE WATER HOT AND COLD IS BEING TURNED ON THE WATER RUNS ON THE FLOOR DUE TO MISSING U-JOINT AT BOTTOM OF SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS WERE BEER IS STORED AND OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE ALSO MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO VALIAD CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOATION 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,WALK-IN COOLER,AND REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
  5. Complaint

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTALL DIVIDERS INSIDE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR WHICH SEPARATE POP LINES FROM ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER'S DRINKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE BAR, EXTERIORS AND HOLSTERS OF ALL POP GUNS BEHIND BARS, CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, AND SHELVES INSIDE DJ BOOTH
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH BARS, INSIDE WASHROOMS, IN FURNACE/ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM, ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • : CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE HOLES, CHIIPING PAINT, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ARE PRESENT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEANABLE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPAIR BROKEN LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO FRESH WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS FREEZERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL MOPS NOT IN USE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY AREA BY OWNERS OFFICE AND IN FURNACE/ICE MACHINE ROOM, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR
  9. 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
      • EVIDENCE OF PESTS OBSERVED ON PREMISES, 5 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED IN FOOD PREP AREA ON WALLS, ON DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR, AND ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD MATERIAL FROM ALL SURFACES IN KITCHEN AREA, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICE. REPAIR RIGHT SIDE OF OUTER FRONT DOOR, I1 INCH GAP NOTED, REPLACE MISSING PANEL. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012(A).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTALL DIVIDERS INSIDE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR WHICH SEPARATE POP LINES FROM ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER'S DRINKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE BAR, EXTERIORS AND HOLSTERS OF ALL POP GUNS BEHIND BARS, CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS AND UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, AND SHELVES INSIDE DJ BOOTH
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDERNEATH BARS, INSIDE WASHROOMS, IN FURNACE/ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM, ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE HOLES, CHIIPING PAINT, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ARE PRESENT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEANABLE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPAIR BROKEN LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO FRESH WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL MOPS NOT IN USE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY AREA BY OWNERS OFFICE AND IN FURNACE/ICE MACHINE ROOM, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • PREMISES HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN,COOLERS AT ALL BARS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAINED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN,BLACK DWET DEBRIS BEHIND PIT BAR UNDER HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LOWER WALL IN DJ BOOTH IN POOR REPAIR,AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN ICE ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL AREAS.REPLACE ALL SOILED/STAIN CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST MUST POVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AND SHIELD LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK AT MIDDLE PIT BAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OFFICE.MUST DISCARD ARTICLES NOT USING AND PROPERLY STORE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

  13. Consultation

    0 infractions

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