Devil Dawgs

2147 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2020
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 19 inspections at Devil Dawgs, the earliest from 2012. The most recent visit was on Aug 19, 2020. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 19, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Devil Dawgs on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISHROOM/REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE ALSO PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP TABLE WITH AN INSTALLED CAN OPENER ON SAID TABLE IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM, SAID ROOM IS USED BY THE RESIDENTS OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TABLE AND CAN OPENER AND RELOCATE TO AREA WHERE IS CONTROLLED.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP COOLER,MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MOP SINK WITH EXCESS FLOOR DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET WASHROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.
55
70
Aug 12, 2020
Complaint
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT DISHROOM/REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE ALSO PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED
38
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM INSIDE THE PREMISES. TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
53
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
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 CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, . MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP TABLE WITH AN INSTALLED CAN OPENER ON SAID TABLE IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM, SAID ROOM IS USED BY THE RESIDENTS OF THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TABLE AND CAN OPENER AND RELOCATE TO AREA WHERE IS CONTROLLED.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP COOLER,MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MOP SINK WITH EXCESS FLOOR DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOMS(INCLUDED BASEMENT),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND STAFF WASHROOM NOT CLEANED, EXCESS PAPER TOWELS AND FOOD GLOVE ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET WASHROOM DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
58
35
Dec 11, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; HAMBURGERS, EGS, SLICED TOMATOES, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION DATED 11/13/18. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #41- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USED. #47- OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. #57- FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MAINTAINED NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED. #58- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. - VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCORRECT INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED ON WALL. SUMMARY POSTED WAS DATED 10/26/17. LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS 11/13/18. INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST CURRENT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEWING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
61
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW COOK FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING, TOILET HAS "OUT OF SERVICE" SIGN POSTED ON TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TOILET REPAIRED PER CITY CODE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. (PLUMBER ONSITE)
53
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST ETAIL CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
58
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
5
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
41
39
Nov 13, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW COOK FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGER) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USED.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUSTC ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE. MUST INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MAINTAINED NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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47
Oct 26, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER.INTERIOR OF MOP SINK WITH GRIMES,WALL MOUNTED POTATOES CUTTER WITH DRY FOOD,SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP,AND GREASE ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND GRIMES,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER SHELVES,UNDER JUICE BOXES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT FAN INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,NEED TO PROVIDE. ALL MECHANICAL DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT REAR DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED,OR MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FAUCET.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND OIL CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO A STORAGE ROOM
41
82
Oct 19, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES ON SITE, ON AND AROUND WALL MOUNTED POTATOES CUTTER UNIT ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,ON SHEETS OF WAX PAPER ABOVE THE REACH-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF THE SAID UNIT.MUST REMOVE FLIES,DISCARD WAX PAPER, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND SIDE DOOR WIDE OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSE AT ALL TIME SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WE OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP THE LID OF THE SAID CONTAINER.ENCRUSTED OIL ON WHEELS OF THE MENTIONED UNIT,GROUND SATURED WITH GREASE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NUIT,WHEELS,AND GROUND,TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
19
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE INSIDE COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER.INTERIOR OF MOP SINK WITH GRIMES,WALL MOUNTED POTATOES CUTTER WITH DRY FOOD,SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP,AND GREASE ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND GRIMES,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UNDER SHELVES,UNDER JUICE BOXES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT FAN INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,NEED TO PROVIDE. ALL MECHANICAL DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT REAR DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED,OR MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FAUCET.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND OIL CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO A STORAGE ROOM.
41
74
Jan 18, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS AND GAP ON 2- DOOR GRILL TABLE PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR FOOD STORAGE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLER
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE AND LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER SOUTH WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST MAKE STORAGE ROOM DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALONG THE BOTTOM
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, EMPTY OIL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
45
70
Jan 11, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60F. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUNE USE OF PREP COOLER, AND USE THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE REAR, UNTIL COOLER HAS BEEN SERVICED AND HOLDING A TEMPURATURE AT 40F AND BELOW. CONTACT CDPH TO REMOVE TAG WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS)CRITICAL VIOLATATION 7-38-005(A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. 3 LBS OF SLICE TOMATOES, 59.3F, VALUED AT $20, AND 3 LBS OF KIM-CHI, 60F, VALUED AT $10. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS AND GAP ON 2- DOOR GRILL TABLE PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR FOOD STORAGE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLER
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE AND LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER SOUTH WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST MAKE STORAGE ROOM DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALONG THE BOTTOM
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN 02/03/2017
41
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, EMPTY OIL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
41
64
Nov 15, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS AND GAP ON 2- DOOR GRILL TABLE PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR FOOD STORAGE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLER
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE AND LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER SOUTH WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST MAKE STORAGE ROOM DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALONG THE BOTTOM
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
45
82
Nov 3, 2016
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS,CEILING IN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO SOUTH DOOR HAS A APPX. "3/4/" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/3/16(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT TIGHT FITTING.1ST DUMPSTER LID IS BROKEN AWAY FROM ROD IN BACK OF CAN AND LEAVING A APPX."2-3" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE LIDS AND 2ND DUMPSTER APPX. "6-8 GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE LIDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
19
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1932669 6/13/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD INBETWEEN 3- COMP & 2- COMP SINK.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.#34-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS.#45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET .MUST REPAIR ,REPLACE ,ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS AND GAP ON 2- DOOR GRILL TABLE PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR FOOD STORAGE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP COOLER AND FRYER CABINET
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE AND LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER SOUTH WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST MAKE STORAGE ROOM DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALONG THE BOTTOM
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD AND PAPER GOODS OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
67
Jun 13, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED FOR STAFF.OBSERVED A TABLE TOP ICE CREAM MACHINE ON A ROLLING CART STORED INSIDE OF TOILETROOM,NOT ABLE TO ENTER INTO TOILET ROOM AND NO TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM .ICE CREAM MACHINE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM TOILETROOM AND TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
12
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THS TIME.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
28
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP & 2- COMP SINK.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TRIM AT EXTERIOR WALL OF MOP SINK AND MISSING WALL BASE IN PAPER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL IN WAIT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE HOPPER OF ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL VENT ACCROSS FROM 3 COMP SINK UNCLEAN AND IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS. OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETERS ON SITE. OBTAIN PROBE THERMOMETERS TO MONITOR COOKING AND COOLING PROCESSES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STORED ON FLOOR OF CLOSET IN BASEMENT AREA. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 16, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN/TILE NOT LEVEL WITH FLOOR AND IS AN AREA WHERE WATER CAN COLLECT. MAKE DRAIN WORK OR MAKE FLOOR LEVEL SO THAT WATER DOES NOT COLLECT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING NOT MET. ADDITONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED.
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Jan 15, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Jan 8, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HOT DOGS, CHILI, HAMBURGERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-38-012. ALAN KATZ ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AT 3:35PM.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET ROOM IN THE FIRST FLOOR WITH BROKEN FAUCET. NO HOT OR COLD WATER COMING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR THE FAUCET. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.(ESTABLISHMENT HAS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES USE).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS INSIDE THE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE FAUCET.
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Jun 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN BOTOOM OF REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT/OFFICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST STORED SOFT DRINKS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL FOR THE EASY OF CLEANING PEST MONITORING/FOOD PROTECTION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jul 25, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TO KEEP OUT FLYING INSECTS.
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Feb 21, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR.
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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. THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATORS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Devil Dawgs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Devil Dawgs on file is from Aug 19, 2020. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Devil Dawgs?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Devil Dawgs.

Has Devil Dawgs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Devil Dawgs have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Devil Dawgs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.