America's Dog
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2018
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Score
Public records show 14 inspections at America's Dog stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 3, 2018. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for America's Dog dates to Jul 3, 2018.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so America's Dog trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 3, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: VIOLATION 5-103.11(B) .NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. THE HOTTEST WATER TEMPERATURE REGISTERED AT 91F. A SMALL CAPACITY ( 20 GAL ) HOT WATER TANK SUPPLIES THE ENTIRE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NO LESS THAN 110F AT ALL TIMES DURING FOOD PREPARATION AND SALES. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C) BY THE END OF INSPECTION WATER TEMPERATURE RECOVERED TO 112F.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFIED MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. NOTE: A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ACCENT, NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NOTE: A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING DROP CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE , INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Oct 24, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO FOOD HANDLER'S ON DUTY (ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE) WITHOUT VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 15 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND BOXES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRACE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH IN BETWEEN SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO FOOD HANDLER'S ON DUTY (ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE) WITHOUT VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF BOTH FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED ALONG THE WALL UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, oven not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners0.
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May 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR DISH WASHING AREA SO AS TO BE EASY TO MOVE AROUND IN THIS ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 1, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DRAWERS NO CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED IN WALK-IN COOLER CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, LOOSE KNOB ON THE COLD WATER KNOB AT THE HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN
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Dec 16, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. THERE IS A PROFUSE LEAK UNDER THIS HAND SINK AND IT IS EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT MAIN SERVICE LINE AND IN THE RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXHAUST VENTS AT MAIN GRILL STATION.
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Jun 19, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS AT 116.1F AND HAMBURGERS AT 120.2F IN A CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE GRILL. ALSO OBSERVED THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING AT 47.4F AND BLUE CHEESE AT 43.8F INSIDE OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES. OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES FAIL TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING BETWEEN DIRTY AND CLEAN GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE COOLER AND COUNTERTOP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLERS INCLUDING THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE WIRES.
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Dec 31, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Aug 8, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2010
Consultation
No violations found.
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Sep 14, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HOT RUNNING WATER NO LESS THAN 110F.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was America's Dog last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at America's Dog on file is from Jul 3, 2018. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at America's Dog?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at America's Dog.
Has America's Dog's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at America's Dog have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at America's Dog means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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