Diggity Dogs
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2021
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Diggity Dogs, the earliest from 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 4, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Diggity Dogs since Nov 4, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Diggity Dogs on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 4, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING ALONG WALL NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2018
Routine
1 major violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14n OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 17, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/COOK EATING IN PREP AREA. EMPLOYEES SHALL CONSUME FOOD ONLY IN DESIGNATED DINING AREAS THAT ARE NOT USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOOD OR THE WASHING AND STORAGE OF UTENSILS. EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT EXPECTORATE,OR USE TOBACCO IN ANY FORM WHILE ENGAGED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION SERVICE, NOR WHILE IN ANY ROOM IN WHICH FOOD IS PREPARED, OR ANY ROOM USED FOR THE WASHING OF EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WASHING MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT(CUTTING BOARD, BOWLS, CONTAINERS) IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND SINK NOT SETUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SETUP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL/PAINT CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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Jul 27, 2016
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL/PAINT CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD N EAR ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING CONDIMENTS(DICED TOMATOES, PEPPERS,ONION, RELISH, ETC)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Diggity Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Diggity Dogs on file is from Nov 4, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Diggity Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Diggity Dogs.
Has Diggity Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Diggity Dogs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Diggity Dogs 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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