Eat Chicago, Inc. — the Dog House2

4501 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

American

Last inspected: Apr 11, 2013

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Eat Chicago, Inc. — the Dog House2 is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Apr 11, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Eat Chicago, Inc. — the Dog House2 is from Apr 11, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “* certified food manager on site”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Eat Chicago, Inc. — the Dog House2's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 11, 2013

Complaint

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HOT DOG, ITALIAN BEEF, POLISH DOG, CHILI ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SLIME BUILD-UP.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD WITH ENDCAPS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE, AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Oct 12, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF, HOT DOG, CHILI, TAMALES,ETC. ONE CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE MOP SINK, BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

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. CLUTTER AROUND THE MOP SINK. RUSTED CANS OF PAINT,EMPTY BOXES,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENTS/INSECTS HARBOR AGE.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SERVING FOODS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD.(HAIR NET OR BASEBALL CAP).

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eat Chicago, Inc. — the Dog House2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eat Chicago, Inc. — the Dog House2 on file is from Apr 11, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eat Chicago, Inc. — the Dog House2?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eat Chicago, Inc. — the Dog House2.

Has Eat Chicago, Inc. — the Dog House2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eat Chicago, Inc. — the Dog House2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eat Chicago, Inc. — the Dog House2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

Nearby Restaurants

What up Dog

4501 W Lawrence Ave

Score: 95 — Low Risk

Lawrence Avenue Hot Dog Stand,Inc — the Dog House2

Explore More

→ All locations in Chicago → American restaurants in Chicago