Devil Dawgs

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Inspections

1. Jan 8, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CARBOARD LINING RACKS USED FOR STORING DISHES NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS IN HALLWAY BEHIND RESTAURANT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST IN FRONT OF FREEZER AND SPEEDRACKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINATAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN STORAGE AREA OVER A BOX OF BANANAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jan 22, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Mar 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

     FOUND IMPROPER COOLING. FOUND APPROX 10 LB OF CHICKEN (COST $100)AT 80F STORED IN DEEP HOTEL PAN LOCATED IN PREP COOLER. MANAGER STATES CHICKEN IS COOLING. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEM OR TEMPERATURE LOG ON SITE TO ASSURE CHICKEN IS COOLED RAPIDLY WITHIN REQUIRED TIME FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO COOL CHICKEN FROM 135F TO 70 WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 135F - 41 WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RAPIDLY CHILL FOOD ITAMS IN SHALLOW PANS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED,

4. Dec 14, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST POSSESS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE FACILITY AT 2:45P. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

5. Nov 29, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST POSSESS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE FACILITY AT 2:45P. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

6. Dec 7, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     SODA DISPENSER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Oct 21, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

8. May 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT WASTE COMPANY IN ORDER TO HAVE TRASH REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING AND DAMAGED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

9. May 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CRATES WITH RAW WOOD LINING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OBTAIN PROPER SHELVING TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     OBSERVED FACILITY ALLOWING MORE THAN 50% CAPACITY AND NOT MAINTAINING THE RULES OF MAINTAINING SOCIAL DISTANCING BETWEEN DINE IN CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMERS IN THE FACILITY ORDERING TAKE OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. CITATION ISSUED. 7-28-060

10. Jun 5, 2019 Canvass · 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 MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT 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 READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COLE SLAW) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FLOUR STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME .INGREDIENTS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGES FOR USE IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SUCH AS COOKING OILS, FLOUR, HERBS, POTATO FLAKES, SALT, SPICES, AND SUGAR SHALL BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE .

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED POTATOES AND ONIONS STORED IN HALLWAY ON FLOOR . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING AND DAMAGED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER (WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

11. May 3, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FAN VENT LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DRINK COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

12. Apr 23, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AS WELL AS EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND SAID OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FAN VENT LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DRINK COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

13. Apr 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. THE COVING IS MISSING AROUND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS HAVE FOOD, DIRT/DEBRIS ON IT IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. -DROP CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SHIFT HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

14. Oct 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Prep cooler door gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replce

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ice build up noted in back of prep cooler, instructed to remove and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide.

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

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN FACILITY, HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPS IS AT 85F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 110F MINIMUM AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

16. May 1, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Dec 26, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

18. Apr 18, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

19. Jan 15, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.