A Place by Damao

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 19, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water in the rear employee toilet room at this time. Instructed to have hot and cold running at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink in the food prep/dishwashing area missing a pipe under the sink where wastewater is discarded. Instructed repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pest control log book is missing required information. Missing record of visits, missing copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), no citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one sink stopper missing for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all shelves inside the walk-in cooler severely rusted. Instructed to remove rust, deep clean, or replace.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the food prep tables and cooking surfaces in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no outside commercial garbage dumpster on site. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b), no citation issued

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed all the floors throughout facility in need of cleaning. Floors especially in the storage closets, under cooking equipment, and inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a picture on a cell phone of the city of chicago food service manager certificate. Instructed must have original certificate with the manager on site, no photos or copies are allowed. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012,no citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with the allergen certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must take course and maintain records on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Jul 22, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jul 9, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed the facility reusing cardboard as a floor liner. Instructed not to reuse cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated debris on the lower shelves of the prep tables and inside of the fryer. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout the food prep area and in the hot water heater closet with accumulated dirt debris. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Nov 14, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor and bulk containers not covered in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly elevate and cover all food items to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizins solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease buildup, food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Nov 7, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor and bulk containers not covered in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly elevate and cover all food items to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizins solution between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liners on shelving units and bottom of prep tables. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelves. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease buildup, food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stock stored on floor and excess clutter in prep and storage areas, near exit doors, etc. Instructed manager to elevate all stock off floor and remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2531296 on 9-13-21 53-must provide a lid for the garbage container in the unisex washroom for customers as required. Instructed manager that all valid city of chicago certified managers must have allergen training as required or citations will follow. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Sep 13, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door on the dining room side(not in use) not properly seal at the bottom, observed a 1/4" gap. Must provide and maintain a weather strip to prevent entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment encrusted with spill, food debris and grease. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside the small reach in chest freezer. Must defrost and clean the interior. Aslo clean the storge shelvies inside the walk in cooler to remove spill and debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the customers wash room with a slow drain. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid for the garbage container in the unisex washroom for customers as required.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the air vents in the washrooms and in the kitchen to remove dust. Also clean attached pipes behind the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners through out premises to remove spills, debris, dust and/or grease.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all valid city of chicago certified managers must have allergen training as required or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Dec 18, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic has no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate as required.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the coolers to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove debris in the prep and storage areas. Must remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on site/ duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as pork. Instructed manager a valid certified manager must be on duty at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager that all valid city of chicago certified managers must have allergen training as required or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Dec 18, 2020 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

9. Feb 19, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Open food prep area without any protective barrier from contamination/unauthorized personal, instructed to provide proper barrier. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued. Reminded pic must have a disinfection rated for noroviruses or proper chlorine 5.25% with proper test strips from 1000-5000ppm. Necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face mask, disposable mops, and appropriate sanitizer.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods in walkin cooler for more than 24 hours not date marked, instructed to provide. Clearly mark the foods with the date by which the food is to be sold, discarded, or consumed for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure statement on the menus at this time for undercooked foods(eggs), instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed foil on storage shelf, instructed to remove, also remove the cardboard from under the microwave, and clean the interior of the microwave.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed three employees without food handler certificates, instructed to provide. Pa100-0367.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Mar 30, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor in food prep area under and around prep tables and heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter under prep tables organize and maintain at all times.

11. Oct 31, 2017 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Found following vacuum packaged potentially hazardous food inside walk in cooler: 20 pounds marinated chicken, 30 pounds marinated pork, and 20 pounds marinated duck. Vacuum packaged food was not labeled. Also, no haccp plan at business. Tagged vacuum packaging machine(held for inspection). 7-38-005a. Disposed of approximately 70 pounds of vacuum packaged potetially hazardous food. Monetary value at 400 dollars.

12. Apr 27, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations