In the Dawg House
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, In the Dawg House has four inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for In the Dawg House dates to Mar 16, 2017.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting In the Dawg House on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 16, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OR WASHROOM HAND SINK. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION-CDI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST ALWAYS BE PROVIDE WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY LIGHTSHIELDS IN CEILINGS OF PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. ALSO OPENING AROUND PIPES IN CEILING
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 26, 2016
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES INSIDE LEFT REACH-IN COOLER NEAR FRONT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, 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 INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR STRIPPED FAUCET HANDLES ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCETS ON REAR EXPOSED SINK AND WASHBOWL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 15, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1566336 ON 8-17-15:38-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOPSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES INSIDE LEFT REACH-IN COOLER NEAR FRONT DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, 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 INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR STRIPPED FAUCET HANDLES ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCETS ON REAR EXPOSED SINK AND WASHBOWL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 17, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE LEFT REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT BY THE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/DEEP FRYERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOPSINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was In the Dawg House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at In the Dawg House on file is from Mar 16, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at In the Dawg House?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at In the Dawg House.
Has In the Dawg House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at In the Dawg House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at In the Dawg House 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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