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The Dog House Grill

1534 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County

104cited violations
5serious tier
24inspections
50tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2278971
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
2025160
2024140
20233180
2022140
2021160
20203161
20193212
2018120
2017130
20163101
2015141
2014360
2013100

Inspections

  1. Jan 21, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR LOWER REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING AROUND THE GASKET SEALS OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALK IN FLOOR IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE GRILL TOP WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE MEAT SLICER IS LOCATED AND THE COOK LINE AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS.

  2. Feb 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL AROUND AIR DUCT SYSTEM AS WELL AS LARGE OPENINGS IN THE WALL RIGHT SIDE OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED VERY HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST UNDER THE GRILL ON THE HOT LINE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TRASH CAN MISSING LID IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Jul 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  4. Oct 18, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  5. Aug 15, 2023 Recent Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGING OF VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11: HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED IN DISH, BACK AREA PREPARATION, AND COOKLINE. PER MANAGER, FACILITY HAS UNDERGONE NEW CONSTRUCTION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS IN EACH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12: OBSERVED MISSING LABLES ON DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      -304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND NEAR CUTTING BOARDS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE OFFICE AREA. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-202.14: THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED ON 10.17.22. REPORT #2565454, HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #53) 5-501.17: OBSERVED TRASH CANS IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  6. Aug 14, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGING OF VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      HANDSINK NOT PROVIDED IN DISH, BACK AREA PREPARATION, AND COOKLINE. PER MANAGER, FACILITY HAS UNDERGONE NEW CONSTRUCTION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS IN EACH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED MISSING LABLES ON DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND NEAR CUTTING BOARDS. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE OFFICE AREA. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION DATED ON 10.17.22. REPORT #2565454, HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #53) 5-501.17: OBSERVED TRASH CANS IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Oct 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SEVERAL PREP COOLERS INSIDE AND IN OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TRASH CANS IN ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON DELI SLICER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  8. May 20, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS; HAMBURGERS, CHILI, ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR COOLER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN BOTH STAFF & CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  9. Oct 16, 2020 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA, ALSO AT ICE MACHINE SELF SERVED IN DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Oct 8, 2020 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED(HAMBURGERS,CHICKEN,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED FRONT EMPLOYEE ANSWERING PHONE AND TAKING FOOD ORDERS. PUTTING WRAPPED FOOD IN BAGS FOR DELIVERY, IN BETWEEN SANITIZING HANDS WITH SANITIZER SOUTION.AT ONE POINT SHE SANITIZED HER HANDS, GLOVED HANDS AND HANDLED RTE FOOD; PICKED UP BREAD BUN TO PUT CHILI ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS AND HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCT. SANITIZER SOLUTION CAN NOT REPLACE HAND WASHING WITH SOAP. EMPLOYEE FOLLOWED INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDSOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT PAPER DISPENSER AT HANDWASHING AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO UPPER METAL PANEL IS RUSTY.REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA, ALSO AT ICE MACHINE SELF SERVED IN DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      TOILET SEAT AT STAFF WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR,SURFACE OF THE SEAT WITH CHIPPED MATERIAL,NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REPLACE SEAT

  11. Feb 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  12. Jul 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE.FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, COOKED MUSHROOMS, PROVOLONE CHEESE, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SWISS CHEESE, BEEF, HOT DOGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. FOUND TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 59 F-57F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $100 AT 10LBS . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED REACH IN PREPARATION REFRIGERATOR WITH FOUR PANS OF ICE, FULLY STOCKED AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. REFRIGERATOR MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN PREPARATION REFRIGERATOR TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  13. Feb 14, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, DICED ONIONS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COCA COLA MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED RUST INSIDE OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  14. Feb 7, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BURGER, SOUP) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED .

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, DICEDONIONS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED CHEESEBURGERS, HAMBURGERS, STEAK ON MENU. ALL ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZING AGENT FOR THE THREE COMP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COCA COLA MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED RUST INSIDE OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

  15. Apr 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier) Corrected on site

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF TACOS) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  16. Jan 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST REPAIR EDGE OF FLOOR BASE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE STATED AREA MISSING AND CRACKED.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. FOUND IN THE COCA-COLA AND GREEN SAUCE FRIDGE WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. ALSO THE REAR 2DR-PRODUCE AND DAIRY COOLER HAD NO THERMOMETER. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS. FOUND FOOD PREP PERSONAL ITEMS IN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

  17. Oct 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND BOTTOM OF TABLE,MAINTAIN AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

  18. Apr 21, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MISSING LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR OVER THE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OUTSIDE REAR PATIO MUST BETTER MAINTAIN AND REMOVE CLUTTER.

  19. Mar 31, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN- COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CONTAINERS OF SEMI-FROZEN GRAVY,SEMI-FROZEN BAGS OF CHILI BEANS,AND FROZEN BAGS OF BROCCOLI.THE UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION#1559900 DATED:7/06/2015 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY,TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MISSING LIGHT COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR OVER THE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OUTSIDE REAR PATIO MUST BETTER MAINTAIN AND REMOVE CLUTTER.

  20. Jul 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      NOTED NO SOAP AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN,BEEF,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HATS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES THEY ARE IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  21. Dec 17, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  22. Dec 12, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. THERE IS NO SNEEZEGUARD SET UP ALONG THE CUSTOMER ORDERING LINE BEYOND WHICH THE FOOD IS PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZEGUARD ALONG THE ORDERING LINE TO PROTECT THE FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CRACKS IN THE GROUT ALONG THE WALLBASE AND BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. MUST REGROUT AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      GARBAGE CANS ARE NEEDED FOR BOTH OF THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  23. Oct 16, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

  24. Aug 9, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.