Dog Stop Inc — the Dog Stop
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
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Public records show 24 inspections at Dog Stop Inc — the Dog Stop stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR BUILD UP UNDER THE GRILLS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS BOTTLED WATER AND OTHER BEVERAGES ON PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DRINKS IN DESIGNATED AREAS AWAY FROM PREP AREAS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED ON MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EFFECTIVELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 3, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 27, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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May 6, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN UNISEX WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
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Jul 6, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM (EMPLOYEE) RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Dec 11, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HANDSINKS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FILL IN GAP/OPENING AT THE CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 30, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 0BSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY/ KIT(NORO VIRUS)INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET AT WALK-IN FREEZER WORN AWAY INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKET. CORE VIOLATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT THE ICE MACHINE OR AT THE COFFEE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICES OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM LOCATED AT REAR AT KITCHEN AREA NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEICE FOR RESTROOM DOOR. CORE VIOLATION
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Jun 11, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER DOORS WORN AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICEING ON WALL OF WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANANGEMENT TO THAW FREEZER AND REMOVE ICE,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED CEILING TILE AT HOT LINE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA CRACKED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMEN TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.
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Aug 4, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE. UNABLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE. 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR (IN REAR PREP AREA).
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Sep 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES (CUPS) FRONT SERVICE AREA IMPROPERLY STORED IN CUP DISPENSER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND NOT TO STORE ABOVE RIM,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN CUSTOMER WASH ROOM AND LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN CUSTOMER WASH ROOM AND LEAKING FAUCET AT ONE OF TWO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Jan 9, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX TOP/COVER WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken light shields in rear prep area, shall be replaced, missing light shield in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Missing exhaust fan grill cover in employee's bathroom, shall be provided.
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Feb 24, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FREEZER NEAR THE COOKING LINE USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK (BOTH SIDES).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR THE REAR ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMERS DINING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 14, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit shelving in rear storage area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls by 3 compartment sink not clean need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area and bathroom shall be replaced, light shields in prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, dining area and bathroom need cleaning.
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Sep 17, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVES FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE TRAP UNDER (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE).
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Dec 12, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior between cooking equipment and deep dryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Nov 28, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected 1-25-2011, report #361476: #38 Ventilation not provided in rear toilet room. Instructed to repair or install exhaust fan. Exposed handsink in rear installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield bewteen both sinks. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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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 containers to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior between cooking equipment and deep dryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed 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 between and between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Hot water not supplied to top of second Taylor machine. Instructed to provide hot and cold running water.
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Jan 25, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior between cooking equipment and interior deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile damaged in dining area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not provided in rear toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Exposed handsink in rear installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.
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May 18, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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/RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED; SHELVES IN 1 SMALL FREEZER FRONT PREP AREA BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED
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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 VENTS IN DINING AREA,UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED; METAL CEILINGS IN PREP REAR AREA BECOMING RUSTY,MUST REMOVE RUST OR MUST BE REPLACED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dog Stop Inc — the Dog Stop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dog Stop Inc — the Dog Stop on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dog Stop Inc — the Dog Stop?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Dog Stop Inc — the Dog Stop.
Has Dog Stop Inc — the Dog Stop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dog Stop Inc — the Dog Stop have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dog Stop Inc — the Dog Stop 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 Dog Stop Inc — the Dog Stop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dog Stop Inc — the Dog Stop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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