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The Dog's Bollox — the Dog & Fox

3210 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

The Dog's Bollox — the Dog & Fox has been inspected three times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 26, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at The Dog's Bollox — the Dog & Fox since Sep 26, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR MISSING IN THREE DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT HALLWAY/SERVER STATION AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN WOMANS WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. LEAK ON NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 20, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES I.E., SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.,)IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN REAR SPECIAL EVENTS BAR AREA AT 3COMP SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CABINET AREA, INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP, AND INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE AT KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT FLOOR AT KITCHEN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO MUST EVEN OUT THE CEMENT FLOOR ON THE STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REATTACH WALL COUVING UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS WITH FOOD SPLASHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND COOKING LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE 3DOOR COOLERS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AND COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOWING DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE CUSTOMER LADIES RESTROOM ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT THE REFRIGERATOR AT THE COFFEE STATION ON HTE FIRST FLOOR.
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Jun 21, 2010
Routine
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. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR STANDUP PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.
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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. REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE DRYWALL AROUND THE MEN'S TOILET.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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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. STORE THE ICE SCOOPS IN CONTAINERS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BINS AT THE BARS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Dog's Bollox — the Dog & Fox last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Dog's Bollox — the Dog & Fox on file is from Sep 26, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Dog's Bollox — the Dog & Fox?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Dog's Bollox — the Dog & Fox.

Has The Dog's Bollox — the Dog & Fox's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Dog's Bollox — the Dog & Fox have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Dog's Bollox — the Dog & Fox 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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