THE CHICAGO DINER

Address: 3411 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on May 7, 2025

Key Findings

• ● Dead rodent in basement corner near water heaters caught in trap Code 38
• ● Dead rodent by end of inspection Code 38

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (21 inspections)

• Pass — Wed May 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAN
• Pass — Wed Apr 03 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCUTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. | 49. NO
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Apr 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCUTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. | 22. PR
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Apr 29 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED A NON-COMMERCIAL VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON-SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PRO
• Pass — Mon Aug 24 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED AT DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAG
• Fail — Mon Aug 17 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERI
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Apr 05 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AN
• Pass — Wed Apr 04 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ABOVE LIQUOR STORAGE AT
• Pass — Thu Jun 29 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Thu Jun 22 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT
• Pass — Tue Jun 21 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRU
• Pass — Wed Apr 29 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND M
• Pass — Tue May 27 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2DOOR COOLERS IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. | 33. FOOD AND NON-F
• Fail — Mon May 19 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 09/20/13 REPORT#1361127 NOT CORRECTED. (32)CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED
• Pass — Fri Sep 27 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD C
• Fail — Fri Sep 20 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON
• Pass — Tue May 14 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR. REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DU
• Pass — Wed Jun 06 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BOTTOM OF FRONT PREP ICE CREAM FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND WARPING. MUST REPAIR TO BE PROPERLY SEALED AN
• Pass — Wed Dec 28 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected fro
• Pass — Fri May 27 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()

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