Dog Haus

1322 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607

American

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Dog Haus appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly two violations before.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2025

Complaint

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Mar 28, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2025

License

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED WALK-IN COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 55F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES HEAVILY SOILED WITH CONSTRUCTION PLASTER DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dog Haus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dog Haus on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Dog Haus' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dog Haus have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dog Haus 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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