The Dog House Grill

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in floor in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the area under the grill top with a heavy build up of dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk in with a build up of dirt and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed very heavy build up of dust under the grill on the hot line side. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed trash can missing lid in the front customer toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor behind the cooking equipment with a build up of dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom interior of the fryer to remove grease observed and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease on the floor under fryers; instructed to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed missing lables on dry seasoning containers scattered throughout. Facility must provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: -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.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: 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

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 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

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing lables on dry seasoning containers scattered throughout. Facility must provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of single use articles stored on the ground in the office area. Facility must elevate at least 6 inches above the floor

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside several prep coolers inside and in outdoor storage area. Instructed to provide.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed trash cans in all gender toilet rooms with broken lids. Instructed to provide covered trash cans in both restrooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris on deli slicer in rear. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observe employee preparing food in food prep area without a hair restraint, instructed to wear a hair restraint at all times when preparing food.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout prep area, instructed to store in sanitizer between uses to prevent cross contamination, and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from storage racks in 2-door cooler near rear exit door, surface must be smooth and easily cleanable, instructed to maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered trash cans in both staff & customer toilet rooms, and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease accumulation from hood filters above cooking equipment in prep area, instructed to maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside reach-in cooler in prep area. Repair/replace

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside reach-in cooler in prep area. Repair/replace

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Toilet seat at staff washroom in poor repair,surface of the seat with chipped material,not smooth and cleanable.replace seat

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles above storage shelving in rear prep area. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken light shield cover above prep tables in food preparation area. Must repair or replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device for coca cola machine. A back flow prevention device must be located, serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust inside of interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to replace.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for coca cola machine. A back flow prevention device must be located, serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust inside of interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to replace.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: 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

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: 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.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: 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.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must provide a separate storage area for personal items. Found food prep personal items in prep area. Must properly store.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove aluminum foil liners on food equipments and bottom of table,maintain areas to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints for all food handlers when working around open foods.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: 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.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside the rear 2 door cooler.instructed to provide a visible thermometer and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Outside rear patio must better maintain and remove clutter.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: 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).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: 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.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside the rear 2 door cooler.instructed to provide a visible thermometer and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Outside rear patio must better maintain and remove clutter.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: 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

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Noted some employees with no food handlers certificate on site. Instructed to have all employees have the food handler certificate on site.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Cracks in the grout along the wallbase and between the floor tiles. Must regrout areas where needed.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: No self-closing door device installed for the employee washroom door. Must install.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: A metal stem thermometer is needed to take food temperatures. Must provide.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Garbage cans are needed for both of the washrooms. Must provide.