Downtown Dogs
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2020
90
Score
Downtown Dogs appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Downtown Dogs dates to Apr 23, 2020.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up nine times.
Downtown Dogs' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 23, 2020
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, BEEF....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 9, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ARTICLES ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ARTICLES IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND AWAY FROM ALL FOOD, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT. -
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May 15, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER #1 NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.8 F. FOUND CHICKEN, CARNITAS, ETC. HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER #1, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CHICKEN WINGS AT 51.0, CARNITAS AT 51.2, CHICKEN AT 45.8 F AND STEAK AT 48.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Apr 30, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 23, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR WATER LEAKING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELF RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR PAINT RUSTED SHELF RACKS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SOAP AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENTS WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BUCKING WOOD PANELS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP PLACED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES AT SODA MACHINE ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF.
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Jul 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE COBWEBS, DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN OF FOOD SPILLS AND IN BASEMENT AROUND LARGE CONTAINERS/CANS WHERE GREASE IS STORED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSATE LINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSATE LINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HOLES IN THE WALLS BY THE GREASE TRAP AND NEXT TO THE WHITE 1 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT ALL 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
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Jan 8, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 30, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND REPLACE ANY DIRTY WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP.
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Feb 21, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 7-UP COOLER AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND HAMBURGERS. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED. UPON MY RETURN ON 2/22/13, THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE COOLER WAS AT 39.9F AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED GROUND BEEF AT 49.8F, CHEESE AT 50.0F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 45.6F, SALSA AT 45.1F, POLISH DOGS AT 44.6F, HAMBURGERS AT 49.9F, CHILI AT 44.6F, MILK AT 45.1F, BRATWURST AT 44.4F, HOT DOGS AT 45.0F, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 46.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 46.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 251# OF FOOD WORTH $945. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HOT DOGS AT 155.3F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ONSITE AT 3:50PM AFTER BEING CALLED BY THE STORE EMPLOYEE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Sep 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS ARE RIPPED/BROKENP-MUST REPLACE. CARDBOARD LINERS INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS NEED CLEANING-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: A SECTION OF THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF 1st FL HANDSINK MUST BE RE-SEALED; FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Nov 2, 2010
Routine
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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN SODA MACHINE AND SHAKE MACHINE AT AND AROUND NOZZLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. 1 ST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDING WITH PROPER TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Downtown Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Downtown Dogs on file is from Apr 23, 2020. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Downtown Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Downtown Dogs.
Has Downtown Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Downtown Dogs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Downtown 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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