U.B. Dogs
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2020
90
Score
Across the available record, U.B. Dogs has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 25, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that U.B. Dogs's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 25, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; U.B. Dogs is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 25, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB IN THE UNISEX TOLIET ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO BE BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 8, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Apr 26, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN BOTH COOLERS IN BASEMENT PREP/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ( WIRES,CORDS,ETC) ON BASEMENT PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG DRY STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IF NOT USING OR PROPERLY ORGANIZE AWAY FROM WALL AND FLOOR TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Feb 9, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found cardboard used as a floor matt and for storage in the food prep area. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found excessive dust build inside upper interior of ice machine above soda fountain. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Found excessive dust build up on fan covers in all coolers upstairs and downstairs. Must remove dust, detail clean and sanitize all. Must maintain all.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed prep table and slicer (not in use at time of inspection) in basement storage area. Advised to install exposed hand sink in this area if it is to be used for prep area (or if slicing potentially hazardous foods) or must remove these items. Must maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found soiled mop stored inside mop bucket, inside the utility sink. Must hang mop to dry when not in use. Must maintain same.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters in prep area. Must properly store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution, in a clean container, when not in use. Must maintain same.
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May 3, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OF DEBRIS AND PAPERS,ETC.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOORS BY DESK AND CORNER WALL IN BASEMENT.MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE OFF FLOOR ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA 1ST FL.MUST INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD MANAGER BEHIND PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 29, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: IN THE BASEMENT ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT (ELECTRICAL CORDS AND OTHER ITEMS.)
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON COUNTER TOPS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNITL USED.
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90
Dec 8, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FAR RIGHT DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND SERVICE COOLER, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN 2-DR COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE SPILLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Jul 23, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPILLS.
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Oct 20, 2011
Routine
2 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 PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES FOR ITEMS, ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.
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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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.
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Mar 28, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was U.B. Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at U.B. Dogs on file is from Aug 25, 2020. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at U.B. Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at U.B. Dogs.
Has U.B. Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at U.B. Dogs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at U.B. Dogs 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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