Houndstooth Saloon — Dos Gringos

3438 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2010

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Houndstooth Saloon — Dos Gringos, the earliest from 2010. On Jan 26, 2010, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 26, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Houndstooth Saloon — Dos Gringos' latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2010

Reinspection

5 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. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS FROM DOORS OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. COLD PLATE INSIDE OF ICE BIN COMES INTO CONTACT FOR ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER'S DRINKS. MUST REPLACE ICE BIN OR REMOVE COLD PLATE.

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 REGROUT FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND UNDER THE BAR WHERE STANDING WATER IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

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. DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES AT THE CORNER OF THE PREP AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

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

Inspector notes: 2 SINK STOPPERS ARE MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

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. A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

Jan 19, 2010

Suspected Food Poisoning

6 minor violations.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7/31/08 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - MUST PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS FOR (3) ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. 43 - ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS FROM DOORS OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FREEZER. COLD PLATE INSIDE OF ICE BIN COMES INTO CONTACT FOR ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER'S DRINKS. MUST REPLACE ICE BIN OR REMOVE COLD PLATE.

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

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

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

Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AREA ARE BOTH LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR SOURCES OF LEAKS. 2 SINK STOPPERS ARE MISSING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Jan 8, 2010

No Entry

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Houndstooth Saloon — Dos Gringos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Houndstooth Saloon — Dos Gringos on file is from Jan 26, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Houndstooth Saloon — Dos Gringos?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Houndstooth Saloon — Dos Gringos.

Has Houndstooth Saloon — Dos Gringos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Houndstooth Saloon — Dos Gringos have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Houndstooth Saloon — Dos Gringos 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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