World Famous Dog Joint Llc — Dog Joint

350 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2018
70
Score
Medium Risk

World Famous Dog Joint Llc — Dog Joint appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2018. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that World Famous Dog Joint Llc — Dog Joint's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 17, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up nine times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY TCS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. [PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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70
Dec 5, 2018
Reinspection
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE.STILL OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE/ICE MACHINE. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
16
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY TCS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. [PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
23
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM RIGHT COMPARTMENT SINK WATER BACKING UP FROM SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ELIMINATE WASTE WATER BACK UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Nov 7, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA/DISH WASHING AREA,SERVICE SINK AND FROM UNDERNEATH TOILET IN WASHROOM STRONG SEWER SMELL COMING UP FROM DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ELIMINATE BACK UP WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZED ALL SURFACES. ALSO OBSERVE A FEW LIVE FLIES BY SERVICE SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE/ICE MACHINE. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
16
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY TCS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. [PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
23
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11 OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. LO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
25
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEWAGE WATER DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATION OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE CLEAN WASH AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIJN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAME AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR AREA BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 27, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE RE-INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN & HAMBURGERS, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE GRILL AND FRYER. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL DRIED FOOD AND DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS IN REAR AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Nov 17, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE/ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE PEPSI MACHINE, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE DEEP FREEZER, AND IN CORNERS UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1981750, ON 1/27/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #36; OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO, LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEAD BUGS PRESENT, AND ARE NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. #35; OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TILE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE GRILL AND FRYER. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND IN THE REAR OFFICE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL DRIED FOOD AND DIRT FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS IN REAR AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Jan 27, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORE BETWEEN A WALL AND A PIPE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS; GRILL, FRYER, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER. ALSO, CONTACT SURFACES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AROUND THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE COUNTER ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS; FRONT AND REAR PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. UNDER 3-COMP SINK, TOILET ROOM, AND CUSTOMER DINING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TILE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO, LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEAD BUGS PRESENT, AND ARE NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 19, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA BLOCKED WITH A LARGE BUCKET. OWNER STATED SINK WAS NOT BEING USED, AND STAFF WASHES THEIR HANDS IN THE 3-COMP SINK INSTEAD(INSPECTOR DID NOT WITNESS THIS). INSTRUCTED TO NOT PLACE OBJECTS IN FRONT OR AROUND HAND SINK. SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK AND PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE ICE MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, UNTIL ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SERVICED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORE BETWEEN A WALL AND A PIPE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS; GRILL, FRYER, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER. ALSO, CONTACT SURFACES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AROUND THE SELF SERVE BEVERAGE COUNTER ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS; FRONT AND REAR PREP UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. UNDER 3-COMP SINK, TOILET ROOM, AND CUSTOMER DINING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TILE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO, LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEAD BUGS PRESENT, AND ARE NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGE UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS HAS A APPX. "3/4" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/14/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS WIDE OPEN AND TRASH ABOVE RIMS NOT MAKING DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING .MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND TRASH DOWN INSIDE OF DUMPSTER.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM PREP TABLE AND SHELVING UNITS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS .MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAP ON LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEANING HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,LEAKY PIPE AT SAME,LEAKY TOILET.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SOILED MOP HEAD.
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Oct 26, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS
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95
Oct 13, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Oct 9, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS. MUST REPAIR REFRIGERATOR TO MAINTAIN 40 OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INOPERABLE. 2 DAYS GIVEN TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT TALL TIMES WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLES TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETERS WITH REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST HAVE WORKING EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was World Famous Dog Joint Llc — Dog Joint last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at World Famous Dog Joint Llc — Dog Joint on file is from Dec 17, 2018. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at World Famous Dog Joint Llc — Dog Joint?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at World Famous Dog Joint Llc — Dog Joint.

Has World Famous Dog Joint Llc — Dog Joint's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at World Famous Dog Joint Llc — Dog Joint have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at World Famous Dog Joint Llc — Dog Joint means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.