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AMERICA'S DOG
700 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611
Last inspected Jun 14, 2018
Closed. The health department closed the establishment as of its latest inspection — usually for serious or repeated violations.
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Inspection history
Jun 14, 2018
!Jun 16, 2017
✓1 violation
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND SLIGHT BUILD-UP AT THE INNER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE THICK GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY AND THE EXHAUST HOOD VENT COVERS ABOVE THE GRILLING STATION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF THICK SMOKE ON PREMISES AT THE GRILLING STATION. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO HAVE LESS SMOKE ON PREMISES. | 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD NEW FOOD PREP STAFF ON PREMISES WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE NEW HIRES WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
Apr 18, 2016
✓1 violation
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND CARDBOARD LINERS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS AS LINERS TO ALLOW REGULAR CLEANING. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH THE BASEBOARD AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA FROM A PIPE BEHIND THE WALL THAT IS LEAKING UNDER THE TRIM AND INTO THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A REPAIR MAN TO SEAL THE PIPE AND PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING INTO THE PREP AREA.
Mar 3, 2015
✓1 violation
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES STORED BETWWEEN HOODS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHEELS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BBUILD-UP AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF SAME. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS OF WALK-IN FREZERS UNDER STORAGE RACKS OF FOOD SPILLS. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT DRIP PAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPOSAL OF CONDENSATION WATER. ALSO REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
Apr 28, 2014
✓1 violation
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES WITH ACCUMULATED SYRUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA NOZZLES. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES DISPLACED IN THE REAR PREP AREA OVER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE CEILING TILES CORRECTLY AND MAINTAIN THEM. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND TO ALL COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET BASE LONG ENOUGH TO EXTEND TO ALL COMPARTMENTS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. | 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A WET MOP SITTING IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING OR INVERTED WHEN WET.
Jun 4, 2013
✓1 violation
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A CRACK ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE INTERIOR SURFACE THAT IS CRACKED. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: A LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
May 28, 2013
✕1 violation
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45.7F. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS AND CHICKEN. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. | 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 46.9F, HOT DOGS AT 44.2F, CHICKEN AT 46.9F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 43.8F, TURKEY BACON AT 44.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 212# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. | 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1138368 ON 6/28/12 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER SURFACES NOT CLEAN, GRAY FILM BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38/01 - CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT DRIP PAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPOSAL OF CONDENSATION WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A CRACK ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE INTERIOR SURFACE THAT IS CRACKED. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: A LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
Jun 28, 2012
✓1 violation
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER SURFACES NOT CLEAN, GRAY FILM BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE MAKER, STANDING WASTE WATER AND ORGANIC MATTER NOTED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN . | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSATION WATER DRIPPING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT DRIP PAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPOSAL OF CONDENSATION WATER.
Dec 15, 2011
✓1 violation
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP ON THE FREEZER CONDENSER PIPE-MUST ADDRESS & MAINTAIN. THE CAULKING AROUND THE BASE OF THE SODA DISPENSER/ICE BIN COUNTER MUST BE REPAIRED (MISSING/RIPPED). All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER SINK, STORAGE RACKS & ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING, DUE TO DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER LEAKING UNDER THE FAUCET LINE OF HANDSINK & AT THE FAUCET BASE OF SAME SINK-MUST FIX. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
Feb 9, 2011
✓1 violation
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT FRONT (IN POOR REPAIR); PROVIDE MISSING CONDENSER FAN COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER. | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. GREASE STAINED WALL BEHIND GRILL & DUSTY VENT COVERS BY ICE MACHINE & 3-COMP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. | 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED A LEAK IN A CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENSER, MUST FIX & MAINTAIN.
Jun 15, 2010
✓1 violation
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN UNDER STEAM TABLE TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE CARDBOARD.
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