DOG HAUS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVE NO ONE ON SITE WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. EXPIRED CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND FOOD-RELATED ITEMS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. RELOCATE ALL DRY STORAGE, CHEST FREEZER, AND ANY FOOD-RELATED ITEMS FROM UNDER SEWER LINES OR INSTALL A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING TO PROTECT ALL FOOD AND FOOD-RELATED ITEMS OR ENCASE ALL PIPES FOR PROTECTION.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT LEAKING UNDER FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRAIN FOR 3 COMPARTMENT OVERFLOWING ONTO FLOOR WHEN SINK IS FILLED, AND COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. CLEAN THE DRAIN SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY AND IS MAINTAINED.

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 STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR AND DRIPPING FROM CEILING INTO BUCKET. OBSERVED WALL AND CEILING EXPOSED. THE LEAKING CONDITION MUST BE REPAIRED. THE AREA NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY DRIED, AND THE WALLS AND CEILING NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. (OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.)MUST BE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. (OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.)MUST BE CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

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.