Duff's Dogs

4831-4845 N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
American
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2015
100
Score
Low Risk

Duff's Dogs has been inspected 14 times since 2011. Duff's Dogs was last inspected on Aug 12, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Duff's Dogs's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 12, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.

Duff's Dogs' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 30, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY PREP/SERVING COOLER UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP 47.8f TO 50F.THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 50F. POTENTIALLY HAZAARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSDE THE UNIT:MILK,CHEESE,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE".OTHER COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER ON PREMISES MAINTAINING TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) PRESENTLY REMAINS TAGGED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES WITH FOOD LIQUID STAINS ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GRIMES ON TOILET BOWL NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 28, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE ARE NOT MAINTAINED:FOUND LIDS OPENED WITH GARBAGE BAGS EXPOSEDED AND BIRDS PICKING ON FOOD.FOUND GARBAGE BAGS BROKEN ON CEMENT FLOOR,CANS,EMPTY BOTTLES,ETC.ALSO FOUND ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON WASTE OIL CONTAINER WHICH DRIPPS ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND REMOVE UNUSED COOLER.GRIME AND GREASE ON CEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR,DRIVE THRU,AND FRONT ENTRANCE AREA.MUST POWER WASH CEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-8-15,REPORT#1532711 #33- GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS.DEBRIS ON TOILET AT MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #34-EXCESS GREASE AND GRIMES,ENCRUSTED FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO REMOVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,CORNERS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #35- BROKEN BASE BOARD WALL IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE #36- LIGHT SHIELD WITH EXCESS DUST AND FOOD STAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES WITH FOOD LIQUID STAINS ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GRIMES ON TOILET BOWL NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 23, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY PREP/SERVING COOLER UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP 47.8f TO 50F.THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 50F. POTENTIALLY HAZAARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSDE THE UNIT:MILK,CHEESE,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION"DO NOT USE".OTHER COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER ON PREMISES MAINTAINING TEMP OF 40F AND 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.8F-48.9F.SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 59.8F;CREAM DRESSING AT TEMP OF 50.8F; MILK AT TEMP OF 51.4F,ALL FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE UNIT.FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 11 POUNDS,VALUE 50
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE ARE NOT MAINTAINED:FOUND LIDS OPENED WITH GARBAGE BAGS EXPOSEDED AND BIRDS PICKING ON FOOD.FOUND GARBAGE BAGS BROKEN ON CEMENT FLOOR,CANS,EMPTY BOTTLES,ETC.ALSO FOUND ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON WASTE OIL CONTAINER WHICH DRIPPS ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND REMOVE UNUSED COOLER.GRIME AND GREASE ON CEMENT FLOOR OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR,DRIVE THRU,AND FRONT ENTRANCE AREA.MUST POWER WASH CEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-8-15,REPORT#1532711 #33- GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS.DEBRIS ON TOILET AT MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #34-EXCESS GREASE AND GRIMES,ENCRUSTED FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO REMOVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,CORNERS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #35- BROKEN BASE BOARD WALL IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE #36- LIGHT SHIELD WITH EXCESS DUST AND FOOD STAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES WITH FOOD LIQUID STAINS ON THEM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GRIMES ON TOILET BOWL NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 17, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND CLEAN KNIVES STORED ON SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A KNIFE RACKS TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS.DEBRIS ON TOILET AT MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO ELEVATED FOOD FROM FLOOR (6" OFF THE FLOOR).EXCESS GREASE AND GRIMES .ENCRUSTED FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO REMOVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,CORNERS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : BROKEN BASE BOARD WALL IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD WITH EXCESS DUST AND FOOD STAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 8, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED.FOUND BOTH ICE MACHINE ABOVE PEPSI POP DISPENSER WITH INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES.ICE IS PROVIDED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND CLEAN KNIVES STORED ON SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A KNIFE RACKS TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINIATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS.DEBRIS ON TOILET AT MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO ELEVATED FOOD FROM FLOOR (6" OFF THE FLOOR).EXCESS GREASE AND GRIMES .ENCRUSTED FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO REMOVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,CORNERS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN BASE BOARD WALL IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD WITH EXCESS DUST AND FOOD STAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 14, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, FRYERS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN WOMENS WASHROOM ALSO OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS ABOVE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER FAUCET LEAKING ALSO OBSERVED WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS AND PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT MAINTAINED (LOW/DEAD BATTERY). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS(X2)NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 5, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE, MOP AREA WALK-IN FREEZER, FLOORS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT (HOT AND COLD) FAUCET FOR ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Jun 20, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE, MOP AREA WALK-IN FREEZER ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT (HOT AND COLD) FAUCET FOR ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Jun 12, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY OVER 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATE USED AS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYERS) WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING WHEELS AND LEGS, PIPES, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREMISE (PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE, MOP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, OFFICE ETC.)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH DUST BUILD-UP------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TOP LOADER ICE CREAM MACHINE WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ICE CREAM MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IS SUPPLIED. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS FIXED AND THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.-----------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AND AT FRONT COUNTER SHELVES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASHCLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 7, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly labeled/dated in walk in freezer, walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in freezer, walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, storage shelving need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear kitchen prep area need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in walk in cooler, shall be provided, light shields in prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Nov 22, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink splash guard in state of disrepair, 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, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning.
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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, floors in rear storage areas under shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in prep area, and rear storage areas shall be provided, ceiling tiles that had stains, water damaged in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, walls in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, and rear storage areas not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in rear kitchen areas, walk in cooler, coolers need cleaning.
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Jan 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2011
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.Found walk in cooler not maintaining proper temperatures of 40f or less, walk in cooler temperature was at 53.7f at time of license inspection on 1/25/2011. no citation issued due to license inspection on 1/25/2011.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide splash guard to exposed hand sink in prep area.Must provide sprayer faucet to ice cream machine area.
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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.Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice cream machine, prep tables not clean need detailed.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink, prep tables, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had gaps, holes peeling paint, shall be reapair.Damaged ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced in prep area, storage.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep area, storage area not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area , bathrooms, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Duff's Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Duff's Dogs on file is from Aug 12, 2015. The public record contains 14 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 10 times, more than any other issue at Duff's Dogs.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Duff's Dogs have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Duff's 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.