Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552317
Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528356
Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND DESIGNATED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY USED. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING LEAFY VEGETABLES (SALAD) AND STORING IT INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A HANDSINK MAY ONLY BE USE FOR HANDWASHING OR MUST INSTALL A SEPARATE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE PREP COOLER 2 DOOR (RIGHT SIDE) ACROSS THE GRILL IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TOP PREP COOLER DOOR (LEFT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR WITH KNIFE CUT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484729
Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE/DISPLAY AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND SAFEBOX AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN BASEMENT (B-SIDE) STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345605
Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO BEARD NET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BEARD NET WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET FOR WALK-IN-COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN. -
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN. -
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291159
Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291063
Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Recorded violations
8
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE REMOVING SOILED GLOVES AND WASHED HANDS IN THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THEN RETURNED TO FOOD PREP AREA TO SERVE FOODS.FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE HAND WASHING SINK NOT IN THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.COS.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FREEZER UNIT. OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF AT 46.5F-47.1F . MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6# OF FOOD WORTH $20.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.COS
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET (RIGHT SIDE) INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FREEZER UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 66.6F-72.10F DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE ABOVE 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100 F AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED KERRIGAN PLUMBING COMPANY FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LOOSE HOT HANDLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE MENTIONED HANDLE AT HAND SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDE FLOOR DRAIN AND FRONT CLOSET TO MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND COOKING GRILL NOT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO MOVE COOKING APPLIANCE SUCH THAT IT IS DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE MENTIONED EXHAUST HOOD AND TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229679
Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-102.12 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK,BEEF,HOT DOG,HAMBURGER ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE,MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (D) REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER NIGHT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH :PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE(FORKS) AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN (HANDLES-UP).
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN. -
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. -
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181347
Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176771
Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2098668 DATED:10/12/2017. 33 Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. 01/12/2018 34 Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 01/12/2018 35 Observed the wall molding coming loose from the side of the wall that separates the prep area near the entrance to the prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 01/12/2018 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION(S) AND MAINTAIN BY 6/12/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE DUSTS/GREASE ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098668
Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found 3lbs of cooked sausage and hot dogs at 122.6f in the hot holding unit. Instructed facility that all cooked foods that are to be hot held must be cooked to their appropriate final cooking temperature and then held hot at at least 140f. Operator discarded and denatured said food with a stated value of $20. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the wall molding coming loose from the side of the wall that separates the prep area near the entrance to the prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989305
Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the exposed handsink not maintained- no cold running water was found at handsink upon arrival. Operator restored cold water at time of inspection. Instructed facility to maintain hot and cold water at handsink at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed prepackaged items (gummy bears, trail mix, etc) for customer self service that are unlabeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain with name, ingredient list with allergens, date, and location of production/packaging.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation on the shelves in the basement storage walk in cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet at the three compartment sink. Also observed the middle compartment of the sink to have a non working stopper. Instructed facility to repair all and maintain.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965729
Location recorded for this inspection · AMERICA'S DOG (T1 C17) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, CHILI, BEEF, PORK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, IN CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60666
172 of 224 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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