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The Haute & the Dog

1252 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
American
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

The Haute & the Dog has been inspected four times since 2013. The most recent visit was on Oct 15, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Haute & the Dog dates to Oct 15, 2013.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The Haute & the Dog's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall not maintained around three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and reseal wall.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not working in rear prep area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
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90
Jun 25, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and in prep area not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and repair floor tile.
34
95
Jun 13, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage dumpster in alley overflowing with trash and debris from restaurant and lids not tigh fitting. Instructed to maintain area, have debris maintained inside dumpster and have dumspter lids tight fitting and rodent proofed at all times to prevent rodent and insect nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected: report #1277661, 01-18-2013: #30-Walls not maintained in dining room and leading to basement. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to exposed brick. Gap noted along wallbase in dining area. Instructed to install coving along wallbase in missing areas. Serious citation issued 742-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sinks, prep counter, utensils, and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and in prep area not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and repair floor tile.
34
82
Jan 18, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls not maintained in dining room and leading to basement. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to exposed brick. Gap noted along wallbase in dining area. Instructed to install coving along wallbase in missing areas.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
38
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Haute & the Dog last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Haute & the Dog on file is from Oct 15, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Haute & the Dog?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Haute & the Dog.

Has The Haute & the Dog's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Haute & the Dog have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Haute & the Dog 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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