The Spotted Dog / Culture in a Bowl

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 10, 2026 Closed 113 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

   The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

   9 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

     Official wording (code 04A)

     Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

   • CriticalFacility

     A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Official wording (code 05D)

     No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

   • CriticalFacility

     No approved procedure for refilling reusable containers.

     Official wording (code 05H)

     No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

   • CriticalPests

     Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

     Official wording (code 04K)

     Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

     Official wording (code 06C)

     Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Someone was eating, drinking, or smoking in a food prep or dishwashing area.

     Official wording (code 06B)

     Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

   • CriticalFacility

     Not enough refrigeration or hot-holding equipment to keep food at safe temperatures.

     Official wording (code 05F)

     Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 06D)

     Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

   • CriticalPests

     Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

     Official wording (code 04N)

     Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

2. Apr 10, 2026 –

   Administrative Miscellaneous · Re-inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

   1 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralOther

     A nuisance or unsafe condition was allowed to exist.

     Official wording (code 28-01)

     Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

   • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

     Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.

     Official wording (code 20-04)

     “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

   • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

     Required healthy-eating information wasn’t posted.

     Official wording (code 20-08)

     Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

   • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

     Food allergy poster not posted where staff prepare food.

     Official wording (code 20-01)

     Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

3. Mar 12, 2025 35 35 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   4 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Food was contaminated or cross-contaminated, or wasn’t thrown out when it should have been.

     Official wording (code 04H)

     Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

   • CriticalPests

     Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

     Official wording (code 04K)

     Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalPests

     Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

     Official wording (code 04N)

     Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

   • CriticalFacility

     A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Official wording (code 05D)

     No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were poorly built or maintained.

     Official wording (code 10G)

     Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

4. Dec 31, 2024 GP 10 points (A range)

   Pre-permit (Operational) · Reopening Inspection

   The Health Department allowed this restaurant to re-open.

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalPests

     Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

     Official wording (code 04N)

     Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

   • CriticalPests

     Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

     Official wording (code 04K)

     Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

5. Dec 27, 2024 Closed 58 points (C range)

   Pre-permit (Operational) · Reopening Inspection

   The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility

     A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Official wording (code 05D)

     No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

   • CriticalFacility

     No approved procedure for refilling reusable containers.

     Official wording (code 05H)

     No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

6. Dec 10, 2024 Closed 80 points (C range)

   Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

   The Health Department closed this restaurant at this inspection.

   5 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalPests

     Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

     Official wording (code 04K)

     Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalFacility

     A hand-washing sink was missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Official wording (code 05D)

     No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

   • CriticalPests

     Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

     Official wording (code 04N)

     Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 06D)

     Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

   • CriticalFood handling

     No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

     Official wording (code 04A)

     Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

   • GeneralOther

     No contract with a licensed exterminator, or pest-control records missing.

     Official wording (code 28-06)

     Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.