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DICOLA SEAFOOD

10754 S WESTERN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60643
27
Total Inspections
3.7%
Pass Rate
26
Failures

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2025

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;35|APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FROZEN ITEMS MUST BE THAWED UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL PREP TABLE LEGS AND SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS UNDER PREP SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP SOAP WASTE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND PREP WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Apr 24, 2024

Result: Fail
10 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: SINK IN LADIES ROOM SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WHEN WORN OR DISCOLORED THEY ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN BOARDS.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL PREP TABLES, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZERS AT FRY STATION IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER, REAR PREP ROOM, FRY ROOM, BREAK ROOM AND FRONT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 21, 2023

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;52|SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING INSIDE BUCKET IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINLINE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE CONDENSATION.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BREAKROOM AREAS, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Apr 14, 2023

Result: Fail
12 violations
Key Violations:
|TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT OR IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER FOR UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON STANDING MIXER, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER PALLET IN BREAKROOM NEAR WOMEN WASHROOM , ON ELECTRICAL BOX ON SHELVING UNIT ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AND ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;52|SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING INSIDE BUCKET IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINLINE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE CONDENSATION.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BREAKROOM AREAS, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Jun 29, 2022

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER, OVERHEAD BULB NO FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN LABLES TO BE LEGIBLE.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS/KITS FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIA ON-SITE AT START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED TEST STRIPS PRIOR TO CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS OF FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR GROUND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE,AND MAINTAIN ITEMS FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Jan 22, 2021

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Apr 28, 2020

Result: Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN

Jul 10, 2019

Result: Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS STORED INSIDE SALADS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 25, 2019

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 62.6F-67.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. DISPLAY COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER: BREADED FISH 64.3F-65.4F,BREADED SHRIMP 67.6F, BREADED FROG LEGS 65.2F, BREADED SQU5.1FM ID RINGS 64.9F, COOKED SHRIMP 72.1F, CRAB SALAD 63.7F, TUNA SALAD 65.3F, POTATO SALAD 65.2F, PASTA SALAD 65.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 43 PANS, 303LBS AND $1024 OF SEAFOOD AND READY TO EAT SALADS. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWLS STORED INSIDE SALADS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 16, 2019

Result: Fail
16 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABELS MISSING ON PREPACKAGED FOOD IN DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD FOR RETAIL SALE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET LOOSE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C);;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED SALADS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN REACH-IN, WALK-IN, AND DISPLAY COOLERS. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BREAK ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.

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