Duff's Dogs

6132 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

American

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2012

Score

Medium Risk

Duff's Dogs has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Jun 11, 2012. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Duff's Dogs dates to Jun 11, 2012.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 11, 2012

Complaint

7 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/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, reach in freezer.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of front storage shelving, front counter shelving not clean need cleaning, reach in cooler racks need cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area, front dining areas not clean need cleaning(detailed), floors in storage area rear kitchen under shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Wall above 3 compartment sink had a large hole, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, wall frame in front prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, walls in rear prep area not clean need cleaning.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Light shields that had missing end caps, shall be provided, light shields in prep areas need cleaning(detailed).

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, not clean need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy needs cleaning.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: Must provide thermoters to all cooler in order to maintain proper temperatures of 40f or less.

Feb 16, 2012

License

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(premises).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vent(ventilation)in bathroom needs cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Duff's Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Duff's Dogs on file is from Jun 11, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Duff's Dogs?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Duff's Dogs.

Has Duff's Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Duff's Dogs have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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