DOG HAUS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: ADDITIONAL FOOTNOTE IS NEEDED TO ADD ON AT MENU FOOTNOTE "COOKED TO ORDER". PREMISES SERVES DIFFERENT KIND OF HAMBURGERS ETC. PRODUCT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BEVERAGE INVENTORY AND DRY STORAGE GOODS, PAPER NAPKINS, TO GO CONTAINERS, ETC. STORED UNDERNEATH GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE SAID ITEMS OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WALK-IN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN,UNABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE.REPAIR DOOR OR REPLACE IT(BASEMENT AREA)

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREA BY THE KITCHEN SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS, STAINLESS STEEL PANS, BOXES, , ETC. STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND DRY STORAGE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AREA, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCH OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE EAST PREP TABLE,REPLACE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE EAST PREP TABLE,REPLACE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.