Chicago' S Dog House

816 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 25 inspections at Chicago' S Dog House, the earliest from 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited nine times.

Chicago' S Dog House's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-18-25 REPORT #2612314 NOT CORRECTED. #45-OBSERVED BOXES SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (CUPS, LIDS, AND UTENSILS) STORED ON ELEVATED SHELVES IN THE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN APPROPRIATE STORAGE LOCATIONS, NOT IN BATHROOMS AND OTHER PROHIBITED AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING EMPLOYEE ON SITE. ONLY 2 POLICIES ON SITE. VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE POLICIES MUST BE ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INCLUDING CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLARION #60
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: BOX FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE SIDE OUTDOOR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
57
67
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED SNACKS SUCH AS CHIPS STORED ON ELEVATED SHELVES IN THE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROPRIATE STORAGE LOCATIONS, NOT IN BATHROOMS AND OTHER PROHIBITED AREAS.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (CUPS, LIDS, AND UTENSILS) STORED ON ELEVATED SHELVES IN THE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN APPROPRIATE STORAGE LOCATIONS, NOT IN BATHROOMS AND OTHER PROHIBITED AREAS.
45
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER TO BE LIGHTLY RUNNING AS HANDLE DOES NOT TURN FULLY OFF AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
51
86
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON PREMISIES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
57
95
Mar 27, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PLASTIC LID ON FOODS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE COOLS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A DIRTY BULK ONION CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN PIPE/FAUCET MOUNTING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED TO BE NON-ABORBANT.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
58
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS OR CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
45
78
Mar 29, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PAPER DISPENSER MUST BE RELOCATED CLOSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED IN PREP AREA FROM ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD ON POTATO PEELER UNIT AT PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
78
May 4, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK OUTSIDE AREA WITH OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SHELVING AND TABLES. MUST REMOVE FROM BACK OUTSIDE AREA.
54
95
Mar 11, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AND EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEELS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALSO MUST CLEAN POTATOES PEELER UNIT INSTALLED AT PREP TABLE,ENCRUST DEBRIS(KEEP UNIT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES)
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT TOILET RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOT MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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82
Mar 3, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE(CONTAINER EMPTY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CHLORINE TEST KIT AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
48
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO CHECK IF THE STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IS SELF CLOSING DUE TO A LOT OF ITEMS IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE MENTIONED WASHROOM ITEMS REMOVED FROM DOOR
53
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AND EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND ALL EQUIPMENT WHEELS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALSO MUST CLEAN POTATOES PEELER UNIT INSTALLED AT PREP TABLE,ENCRUST DEBRIS(KEEP UNIT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES)
49
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK A FOUL ODOR COMES FROM GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT.
52
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT TOILET RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FORM STAFF WASHROOM(BUCKETS,SCOREBOARDS DIRTY LINENS ETC.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOT MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED INSIDE THE WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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58
Nov 6, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; POTATOES, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP, TOILET ROOM, AND MOP CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
56
82
Mar 13, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RETRIEVE BOTTLED WATER FROM FRONT COUNTER PEPSI COOLER, THEN FOOD HANDLER OPENED BOTTLE OF WATER, DRANK FROM BOTTLE AT FRONT PREP AREA, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER WALKED TO REAR PREP AREA PULLED PANTS UP TO WAIST SIDE, THEN FOOD HANDLER RETRIEVED/HANDLED CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE AND SET UP AT FOOD PREP TABLE. FOOD HANDLER THEN PUT ON SINGLE USE GLOVES AND BEGAN PREPARING SLICED ONIONS. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE USE GLOVES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE USE GLOVES. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
8
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, ALLIGATOR SAUSAGE, SALAD DRESSINGS, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
23
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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64
Oct 22, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSED AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (HAMBURGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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64
Mar 15, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ABOVE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND WALLBASE IN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE PREP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKINGVTHERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR 1DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STEAN THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WASHROOM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND INSIDE WASHROOM.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING COTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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64
Dec 12, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR SIDE OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE CASH REGISTER IS LOCATED. TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
32
95
Dec 5, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2009364, DATED 4/4/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. #38; REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1-COMP SINK ON THE WEST WALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR SIDE OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE CASH REGISTER IS LOCATED. TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA A ND TOILET ROOM.
34
78
Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE DINING AREA AND THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY THE FRONT DOOR, AND HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF GRILL. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1-COMP SINK ON THE WEST WALL, AND MAINTAIN.
38
86
Mar 27, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS DUCT TAPE AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE. INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD'S AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS (QUATERNARY)ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO TEST 3-COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1734441, DATED 3/18/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF BUN WARMER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND PREP COOLER. #34;MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN TOILETROOM. #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOOR,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,VENTILATION VENTS ,DUCTS,CHAINS,GREASE AT FILTERS AND HOOD. #36; MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN PREP AREA. #37; MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR. #41; MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM , SERVICE COUNTER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND TOILETROOM. VIOLATIONS STILL XSIST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE DINING AREA AND THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE IN THE PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY THE FRONT DOOR, AND HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF GRILL. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1-COMP SINK ON THE WEST WALL, AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Mar 18, 2016
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 12LBS.COOKED CHILI DATED 3/17/16 AT 63.3F IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND 2-3LBS. OF PREPACKAGED RAW GROUNDBEEF RANGING FROM 45.3F-45.7F INSIDE OF SMALL GLASS POP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.18LBS. $45. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
3
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(FOOD MANAGER) PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES THEN A HAT AND GLASSES ON TOP OF HAT AND THEN HANDLED FOOD,ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WAS ON PHONE TAKING A FOOD ORDER HANDLED INK PEN THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.AGAIN THE SAME PERSON WENT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHED HIS HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK ONLY. (CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
6
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR VENT SLATES ON TOILETROOM DOOR,MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF BUN WARMER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,POTATO PEELER,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN TOILETROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED ,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA ,DINING AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN TOILETROOM,THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOOR,MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,VENTILATION VENTS ,DUCTS,CHAINS,GREASE AT FILTERS AND HOOD,SPIDER WEBS FROM CEILING IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LEDGE OVER PREP COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 1- COMP SINK,HANDLE ON TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM , SERVICE COUNTER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND TOILETROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 26, 2015
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS. ALL THERMOMETERS SHULD READ 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN BATHROOM. NO EXTRA COOKING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE STORED IN BATHROOM.
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Mar 23, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN BATHROOM. NO EXTRA COOKING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE STORED IN BATHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SNAITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA UNCLEAN WITH GARBAGE IN AROUND DUMPSTER. GARBAGE TOO FULL TO HOLD ADDITIONAL GARBAGE SO EXTRA GARBAGE IS STORED IN BACK ALLEY. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM ALLEY AND KEEP GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVE PLASTIC UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. STORE ALL UTENSILS FACING THE SAME DIRECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN AND POTATO PEELER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE AND POTATO PEELER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK VERY UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER NAD BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS. ALL THERMOMETERS SHULD READ 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN BATHROOM. NO EXTRA COOKING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE STORED IN BATHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SNAITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 7, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, MOP SINK, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PRE TABLE, AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD (WITH GREASE AND DUST) BUILD-UP, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND COOKING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Apr 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 10, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Mar 15, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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May 6, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING.
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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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INTERIOR DOG PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. 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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago' S Dog House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago' S Dog House on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago' S Dog House?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Chicago' S Dog House.

Has Chicago' S Dog House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago' S Dog House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chicago' S Dog House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chicago' S Dog House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago' S Dog House is inspected around two times per year on average.