Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant
Last inspected: May 7, 2024
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Score
Across the available record, Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant was last inspected on May 7, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 15 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS IN THE BACK, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES, AND CONCRETE THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Feb 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT(SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND FRENCH FRY HOLDER). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 3, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORTS DATED 06/16/2021 AND 02/24/2022: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY. 7-42-090.) CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD BEEF (44.0F), EGGROLL (44.9F), AND CHICKEN (44.2F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. 2LBS OF FOOD PRODUCT DISCARDED AT COST OF $10. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGROLLS, AND RICE INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT DATE MARKING. ALL TCS FOODS COOKED, COOLED, AND HELD SHOULD BE DATE MARKED WITH "CONSUME BY" DATE. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS DATED 02/2021 AND EARLIER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 16, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES THROUGHOUT PREMISES USED FOR FOOD & PAPER STORAGE.MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER,STEAM TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CABINETS,FRYER CABINET.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE WHERE IT IS SEPERATING AND SINKING,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLES,DOORS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Jun 9, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. SLICED HAM 52.5F,5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 45.7F-46.6F,2LBS. COOKED ITALIAN BEEF 45.9F,1LB. COOKED FRIED RICE 46.4F.INSIDE OF FRONT PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.9 LBS. $32.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4OZ. COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 84.4F ON A PLASTIC LID ON CUTTING BOARD.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 4 OZ.$1.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF MEAT SLICER AND 2- ON FLOOR UNDER FURNACE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PRMISES ON OR AFTER 6/9/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES THROUGHOUT PREMISES USED FOR FOOD & PAPER STORAGE.MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLER,STEAM TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CABINETS,FRYER CABINET.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE WHERE IT IS SEPERATING AND SINKING,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER REAR HAND SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLES,DOORS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 18, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER ALL STATIONARY COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
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Jul 17, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE/PLAN, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER ALL STATIONARY COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 18, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED MUFFINS WITHIN CUSTOMER REACH ON THE FRONT COUNTER MISSING LABELS AND INFORMATION TO INCLUDE ALLERGENS, WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS ETC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. FOOD MANAGER CLEANED THE INTERIOR DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AND PERSON IN CHARGE PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIR WAS RESTRAINED DURING INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR STORAGE OF FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND STORAGE UNITS THAT IS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED NEAR THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED MOP STILL IN THE MOP BUCKET. INFORMED FOOD MANAGER STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER ALL STATIONARY COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Jul 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED GOODS FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. NO GROCERY BAGS MAY BE USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTRIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, SODA DISPENSOR, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTERS. CLEAN ALL TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. REMOVE STICKY FEELING FROM ALL SURFACES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM FLOOR 6 INCHES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS, CEILING IN CORNER MUST BE CORRECTED WHERE CEILING TILES ARE MISSING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR COOLER STORAGE RACKS, AND REAR STORAGE SHELVES RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM THE LEGS OF COUNTER SEATS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE AND SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN DRIP TRAY OF THE FLAT GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAIR RESTROOM CEILING PAINT PEELING.
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Aug 6, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN CONTAINERS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR AND GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COFFEE TABLE, LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, DIRTY WITH FOOD AND COFFEE DEBRIS. 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: OBSERVED FLOORS THRUOUT PREMISES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. 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: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING WITH MINOR DUST THRUOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS WITH ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD.
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Aug 5, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNIT AND REPAIR SAID COOLER. PREP COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 1/2LB OF HAM AT 50.1 VALUED AT $10.00 AND 1/2 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 49.2F VALUED AT $2.00. MANAGER VOLUNTEERINGLY DISCARDED AND DENATURES SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN CONTAINERS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR AND GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COFFEE TABLE, LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, DIRTY WITH FOOD AND COFFEE DEBRIS. 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: OBSERVED FLOORS THRUOUT PREMISES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. 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: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING WITH MINOR DUST THRUOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS WITH ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD.
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64
Nov 6, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS
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Mar 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE AND SPILLS/DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR/IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR PAINT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER UNDER THE MOP SINK TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS ICE BUILD-UP AND MUST REPAIR GASKETS AROUND THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DEFROST FREEZER,HAS ICE BUILD-UP
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DETAILCLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SOME LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT PREP AREAS,OF DUST
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jan 29, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND STOVE. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LOWER WALL AND PIPES ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR KITCHEN CORNERS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. CLEAN MOP HEAD OR REPLACE WITH A NEW ONE, CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. The cooler and freezer door handles and tops are dirty, some grease is building up on the meat slicer, steamer hinges and corners. Clean all equippment and sanitize in detail until it is clean.
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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. Repair or replace the rusty panel under the south east reach in cooler so it is smooth and easy to 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. The walls behind the cooking equipment and above the exposed hand sink are dirty, clean and repaint the walls until they are smooth and sanitary.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The exhaust hood interior is greasy and a heavy grease odor permeates the restaurant, clean the exhaust hood and have it checked.
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Jul 27, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM 1/6/11. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM 1/6/11. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND FRONT COOKING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER AT UTILITY SINK HAS A CONSTANT FLOW; OWNER SHUT OFF AT VALVE; REPAIR. PART ON PREMISES.
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Jan 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION FROM SEPT. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. AT THIS TIME OBSERVED SIDE PANELS OF SODA MACHINE NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BETWEEN FRYER AND TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM SEPT. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR TILE UNDER BOOTH IN DINNING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM SEPT. 2010 WAS CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 16, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.
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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. MUST SEAL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER AND RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, FYER, GRILL, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.
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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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER EQUIPMEN AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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. MUST CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND AND BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP AND CLEANING TOWEL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant on file is from May 7, 2024. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant.
Has Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hound Dog, Burger & Teriyaki Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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