America's Dog
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2012
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Score
Across the available record, America's Dog has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 18, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that America's Dog's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 18, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
America's Dog scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F AND WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. BOTH UNITS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. UPON RETURNING ON 7/19/12 TO COMPLETE THE INSPECTION, BOTH UNITS WERE NOW AT PROPER TEMPERATURE (23F FOR PREP COOLER AND 35F FOR WALK-IN COOLER). MANAGER STATED THAT THE THERMOSTATS FOR BOTH COOLERS WERE TURNED DOWN TO A LOWER TEMPERATURE. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS WERE REMOVED FROM BOTH COOLERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT 44.9-47.6F, CORN DOGS AT 45.1F, ROAST BEEF AT 51.0F, CUT TOMATOES AT 49.2F, CHEESE AT 46.7F, RANCH DRESSING AT 50.1F, SESAME GINGER DRESSING AT 49.7F, CHICKEN SAUSAGES AT 44.0-44.9F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 44.7F, BRATWURST AT 46.0F, EGGS AT 48.7F, PORK AT 45.5F, GOAT CHEESE AT 45.3F, PROVOLONE CHEESE AT 46.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Jul 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 1, 2011
Tag Removal
12 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR DOCUMENTATION OF RE-CERTIFICATION DURING BUSINESS REQUESTED TAG REMOVAL WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-29-11 #517428.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Jun 29, 2011
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. TWO DOOR LINE FREEZER NOT OPERATIONAL AT THIS TIME. NO FOODS. FREEZER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON PREMISES AND NO DOCUMENTATION OF REGISTRATION FOR RE-CERTIFICATION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-29-10 #154438 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. #35-WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, IN POOR REPAIR. AT CORNERS OF ENTRANCE TO TO PREP, AT WALK-IN COOLER, AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. #41-MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN REAR FOOD PREP.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN LINE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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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. EXPOSED HAND SINK HOT AND COLD HANDLES WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC BREAD CRATE USED AS SHELVING FOR DIRTY GREASE BUCKETS FOUND ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN.
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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. ALL LINE COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS. ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, IN CORNERS, UNDER ALL SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR BASEBOARDS TORN IN POOR REPAIR AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER DIRTY,GREASY BREAD PALLET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR, OFFICE AREA, MOP SINK, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP WHERE THE FOOD SLICER, PREP TABLE, KNIVES AND CUTTING BOARD AND HOT HOLDING UNIT ARE LOCATED OR, REMOVE ALL PREP EQUIPMENT OR, DESIGNATE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THAT AREA AS A HAND WASHING ONLY SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE DIRTY BUCKETS AND UNUSED DEEP FRYER ALONG WITH OTHER ASSORTED DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTDOOR PATIO STORAGE USED FOR PATIO FURNITURE.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED BEHIND DOOR ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE FOODS ARE BEING TRANSPORTED AND RETRIEVED FROM WALK-IN COOLERS. SIGN ON CLOSED DOOR ENTRANCE STATES "EMPLOYEES ONLY".
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Jul 29, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CHIPPING PLASTER, IN POOR REPAIR. AT CORNERS OF ENTRANCE TO FRONT PREP, AT WALK-IN COOLER, AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN REAR FOOD PREP.
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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 18, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at America's Dog?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at America's Dog.
Has America's Dog's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at America's Dog have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at America's Dog means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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