Kong Dog
2026 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Jan 6, 2026
Kong Dog was last inspected on January 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
January 6, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk storage containers with no label. Instructed to label containers with the name of the product inside of container and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior panel of the ice machine in need of cleaning in the corner area; instructed to clean and maintain. Corrected on site. Observed the bottom rear area of the fryers in the kitchen in need of cleaning; instructed to clean and maintain. Instructed to clean the area under the burner and grill in kitchen and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the handsink in the rear prep area draining slowly; instructed to correct so that sink drains properly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust inside of light shields; instructed to clean to remove dust noted. Observed some ceiling vents with dust build up, instructed to clean vents to remove dust observed. Observed the drain underneath the exposed handsink in the front prep area not clean and the drain under the three comp sink; instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training; original certificates are not on site; instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed broken handle at one compartment sink in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink area. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken handle at one compartment sink in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, hotdogs, noodles, etc) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the panel above the ice inside the ice machine with slight build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking pipe under the wash compartment of the three compartment sink. A towel was wrapped around the leaking pipe. The leak is creating a puddle of water in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no receptacle with a lid in the all-gender toilet room on site. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site during the inspection while open and operating. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed all food handlers must take food handler course and maintan records on site.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.