CHICAGO' S DOG HOUSE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR SIDE OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE CASH REGISTER IS LOCATED. TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2009364, DATED 4/4/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL. #38; REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1-COMP SINK ON THE WEST WALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR SIDE OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHERE CASH REGISTER IS LOCATED. TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA A ND TOILET ROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE DINING AREA AND THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY THE FRONT DOOR, AND HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF GRILL. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1-COMP SINK ON THE WEST WALL, AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS DUCT TAPE AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE. INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD'S AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS (QUATERNARY)ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO TEST 3-COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1734441, DATED 3/18/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF BUN WARMER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND PREP COOLER. #34;MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN TOILETROOM. #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOOR,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,VENTILATION VENTS ,DUCTS,CHAINS,GREASE AT FILTERS AND HOOD. #36; MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN PREP AREA. #37; MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR. #41; MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM , SERVICE COUNTER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND TOILETROOM. VIOLATIONS STILL XSIST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE DINING AREA AND THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE IN THE PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY THE FRONT DOOR, AND HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF GRILL. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 1-COMP SINK ON THE WEST WALL, AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 12LBS.COOKED CHILI DATED 3/17/16 AT 63.3F IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND 2-3LBS. OF PREPACKAGED RAW GROUNDBEEF RANGING FROM 45.3F-45.7F INSIDE OF SMALL GLASS POP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.18LBS. $45. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(FOOD MANAGER) PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES THEN A HAT AND GLASSES ON TOP OF HAT AND THEN HANDLED FOOD,ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WAS ON PHONE TAKING A FOOD ORDER HANDLED INK PEN THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.AGAIN THE SAME PERSON WENT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHED HIS HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK ONLY. (CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR VENT SLATES ON TOILETROOM DOOR,MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF BUN WARMER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND PREP COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,POTATO PEELER,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN TOILETROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED ,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA ,DINING AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN TOILETROOM,THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOOR,MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,VENTILATION VENTS ,DUCTS,CHAINS,GREASE AT FILTERS AND HOOD,SPIDER WEBS FROM CEILING IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LEDGE OVER PREP COOLERS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN PREP AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 1- COMP SINK,HANDLE ON TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM , SERVICE COUNTER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND TOILETROOM.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS. ALL THERMOMETERS SHULD READ 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN BATHROOM. NO EXTRA COOKING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE STORED IN BATHROOM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN BATHROOM. NO EXTRA COOKING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE STORED IN BATHROOM.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SNAITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA UNCLEAN WITH GARBAGE IN AROUND DUMPSTER. GARBAGE TOO FULL TO HOLD ADDITIONAL GARBAGE SO EXTRA GARBAGE IS STORED IN BACK ALLEY. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM ALLEY AND KEEP GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVE PLASTIC UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. STORE ALL UTENSILS FACING THE SAME DIRECTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN AND POTATO PEELER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MICROWAVE AND POTATO PEELER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK VERY UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK IN A SANITIARY CONDITION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDER NAD BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON RESTROOM DOOR NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA INOPERABLE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS. ALL THERMOMETERS SHULD READ 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN BATHROOM. NO EXTRA COOKING EQUIPMENT IS TO BE STORED IN BATHROOM.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SNAITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, MOP SINK, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER,INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PRE TABLE, AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD (WITH GREASE AND DUST) BUILD-UP, AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND COOKING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.