Gold Coast Dogs (T5 Departure)
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2012
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The health department has logged six inspections at Gold Coast Dogs (T5 Departure), the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2012. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Gold Coast Dogs (T5 Departure)'s record stops at Dec 17, 2012, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES (BEHIND UPPER AND LOWER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND/UNDER STEAM TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------NOTED SOME LITTER ON FLOOR, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SWEEP MUST BE PROVIDED IN 2 DOORS OF STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT; DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING HOOD NEEDS SERVICE TO REMOVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEANING; 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RECAULKED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,STORAGE IN LOWER LEVEL UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL 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: WALLS BEHIND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,BASE WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 1 COOLER IN STORAGE AREA IN LOWER LEVEL
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Nov 1, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Lower storage shelf under prep table and exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Insructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall and utility sink.
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Feb 25, 2011
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Feb 22, 2011
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. BEHIND FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; 1 PREP COOLER IN FRONT AREA IS OUT OF ORDER,NOT IN USED,NO FOOD INSIDE ,MANAGER SAID HE ORDERED A NEW UNIT,TAGGED COOLER ,INSTRUCTED TO FAX CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN NEW COOLER HAS BEEN INSTALLED,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
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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. CHOPPING BOARD UNCLEAN,MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED BASEWALL NEAR HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED; 5 INCH HOLE ON CEILING TILE ABOVE FRYER MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER
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Mar 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. TUBE ATTACHED TO ICE BIN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST BE CLEAN;EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN;EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS MUST BE DETAIL CLEAN
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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. SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES ABOVE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN;CEILING VENT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,MUST BE REPLACED;WALLS ABOVE FRYER WITH GREASE,MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN
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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. LIGHT FIXTURES AT THE REAR SIDE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN;HEATING LAMP IN FRYER AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gold Coast Dogs (T5 Departure) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gold Coast Dogs (T5 Departure) on file is from Dec 17, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gold Coast Dogs (T5 Departure)?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gold Coast Dogs (T5 Departure).
Has Gold Coast Dogs (T5 Departure)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gold Coast Dogs (T5 Departure) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gold Coast Dogs (T5 Departure) 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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