CHICAGO' S DOG HOUSE INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS DUCT TAPE AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE. INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD'S AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS (QUATERNARY)ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO TEST 3-COMP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1734441, DATED 3/18/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF BUN WARMER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN 1- COMP SINK AND PREP COOLER. #34;MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN TOILETROOM. #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOOR,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,VENTILATION VENTS ,DUCTS,CHAINS,GREASE AT FILTERS AND HOOD. #36; MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN PREP AREA. #37; MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR. #41; MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM , SERVICE COUNTER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND TOILETROOM. VIOLATIONS STILL XSIST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER, EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE PEPSI COOLER IN THE DINING AREA AND THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE IN THE PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE BY THE FRONT DOOR, AND HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF GRILL. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.