Law Dawgs

4379 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
American
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Law Dawgs appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 27, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Law Dawgs is from Jun 27, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

“Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Law Dawgs' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Jun 26, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK
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Jun 19, 2018
Routine
10 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 DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOM AND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.SOAP AND TOWELS ARE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM,BEHIND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BETWEEN BOXES ALONG WALL,ON TOP OF BAIT BOX UNDER 3- COMP SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE BEHIND BREAD RACKS ON FLOOR,IN DINING AREA ALONG SIDE OF POP COOLER .ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR AND FRONT DOOR AND FRONT SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.
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Aug 28, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE LINE FROM HOT WATER TANK IS POSITIONED TO FLOW INTO THE FIRST SECTION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE-ROUTE THIS PIPE TO GO INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER ACROSS THE FRONT COUNTER IN FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST OBTAIN A CHEMICAL TEST KIT WHICH IS REQUIRED WHEN WAHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ATTACH A METAL DRAIN BOARD TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Law Dawgs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Law Dawgs on file is from Jun 27, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Law Dawgs?

Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Law Dawgs.

Has Law Dawgs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Law Dawgs have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Law Dawgs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.