Bad Dog Tavern and Grill

4535 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2016
78
Score
Low Risk

The Bad Dog Tavern and Grill, located at 4535 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on July 8, 2016, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with the design and maintenance of food and non-food contact surfaces, the cleanliness of equipment, and floor maintenance. Across twelve scored inspections, the establishment has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 30, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 12, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
78
May 7, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 29, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
10 minor violations.
61
Jun 24, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 12, 2014
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Jul 31, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 24, 2013
Routine
13 minor violations.
52
Nov 3, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 17, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Jun 9, 2011
Complaint
13 minor violations.
52
Violations — Jul 8, 2016 Inspection
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard being used as shelving liners in various areas. Instructed facility to remove and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation in the gaskets at the bar coolers. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain. Observed dirt and grease accumulation in the lower compartments of the fryers. Also observed dirt accumulation in the bar soda guns. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floor at the bar along the wall. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed items stored on the floor in the basement. Instructed facility to store all items 6 inches off the floor and walls and to maintain to help prevent pest harborage and facilitate proper cleaning methods.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed grease and dirt accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters near the service window. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed the kitchen with dirty light shields and without end caps on the light shields. Instructed facility to cap the ends and clean all shields and maintain.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)