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Little Dennis

3007 W 63rd St, Chicago 60629 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Fail

Most recent result

Jun 1, 2023

14

Inspections on record

8

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 1, 2023

  1. #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE FLOOR AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING OF TWO DOOR SLIDE COOLER IN BACK KITCHEN AREA OF FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR(BOTH SINKS ARE CLOGGED UP). PREMISES NOT ABLE TO WASH, RINSE OR SANITIZE DISHES AND UTINSELS OR WASH THIER HAND AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH PREMISES IN THE FLOORS AND WALLS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
  7. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  8. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILDUP IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jun 1, 2023ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 18, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 11, 2021ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 4, 2020Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 28, 2020Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Feb 21, 2020ComplaintFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 10, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 3, 2019CanvassFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Oct 18, 2016CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Nov 4, 2015CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
May 6, 2014CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Sep 4, 2013CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 25, 2012CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Mar 2, 2011CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Little Dennis — questions

Did Little Dennis pass its last health inspection?
Little Dennis at 3007 W 63rd St was inspected on Jun 1, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Fail". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Little Dennis?
The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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