Top Dog II
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2014
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Score
Top Dog II has been inspected five times since 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 8, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Top Dog II's record stops at Aug 8, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Aug 8, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, KITCHEN, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE LIGHT REAR KITCHEN AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Sep 6, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES THRU-OUT COOKING AREA AND FRONT COUNTER, MOP SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA, KITCHEN,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE KITCHEN FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER, VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM, WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER BY THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLER .
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 24, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE TWO DOOR STORAGE COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS AND FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF EAST WALL INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, REPLACE MISSING FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN VENT COVERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Mar 29, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, NO CITY CERTIFICATE, MUST PROVIDE CITY CERTIFICATE UPON REINSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRYER AND COOLERS.
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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. MUST REPAIR/SEAL LARGE OPENING ON CEILING AT REAR AREA BY WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE THREADS FROM MOP SINK FAUCET OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTOR/DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top Dog II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top Dog II on file is from Aug 8, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top Dog II?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Top Dog II.
Has Top Dog II's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Top Dog II have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Top Dog II 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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