Dog Day Afternoon
Last inspected: Aug 9, 2016
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Dog Day Afternoon stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 9, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Dog Day Afternoon's record stops at Aug 9, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Dog Day Afternoon is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 9, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jul 9, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER 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: INSTRUCTED TO PROVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR OF PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE BOX CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN (2) REAR STORAGE ROOM/AREA AND IN OUTSIDE REAR AREA (WOOD,CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ETC) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Sep 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in reach in cooler and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in cooler, and in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Sep 27, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK (FOOD PREP AREA) NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. NOTED CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE STORED ON TOP OF THE SAID HAND SINK AND ALSO GARBAGE CONTAINER AT FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED, EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES PROPER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIFE AND METAL SCRAPER STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORED PROPERLY IN A KNIFE RACK.----MUST REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACES.----INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE STORAGE CONTAINER WITH PROPER DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA) NOTED EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS, PAPERS, PLASTIC BAGS ETC). ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER CLEANING AND CHEMICAL SUPPLY STORED ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE).
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Sep 22, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. NOTED KNIFE AND METAL SCRAPER STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORED PROPERLY IN A KNIFE RACK.----MUST REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACES.----INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE STORAGE CONTAINER WITH PROPER DRAIN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA) NOTED EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS, PAPERS, PLASTIC BAGS ETC). ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER CLEANING AND CHEMICAL SUPPLY STORED ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. ICE SCOOP STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (NOTED ICE SCOOPER STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dog Day Afternoon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dog Day Afternoon on file is from Aug 9, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dog Day Afternoon?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dog Day Afternoon.
Has Dog Day Afternoon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dog Day Afternoon have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dog Day Afternoon 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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