DOG HAUS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14-- WET WIPING CLOTHS AT THE BAR MUST BE EITHER PROPERLY STORED WITH SOILED LINENS OR STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IF IN USE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND BREAD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : 4-202.16--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

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: 5-205.15--- LEAK FROM A WALL FAUCET INTO A BUCKET IN THE BASEMENT.--- LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM ONTO THE FLOOR.---LEAK UNDER THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.

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: : 6-201.11--- NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM AND THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.----OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD ON THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THE EXTERIOR DOOR AND DOOR HANDLE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. : 6-501.113--- SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13---: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA AND 30 TO 50 THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ONION STORAGE AND THREE COMPARTMENT AREA. ONE LIVE ROACH SEEN ON THE WALL AT THE BAR. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 8-28-26 FROM MEN IN BLACK DID NOT TREAT FOR FLY ACTIVITY ONLY ROACH AND RODENT. NO PEST TREATMENT SINCE THAT REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL TREAT ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATED ALL FLY AND ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA AND 30 TO 50 THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ONION STORAGE AND THREE COMPARTMENT AREA. ONE LIVE ROACH SEEN ON THE WALL AT THE BAR. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 8-28-26 FROM MEN IN BLACK DID NOT TREAT FOR FLY ACTIVITY ONLY ROACH AND RODENT. NO PEST TREATMENT SINCE THAT REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL TREAT ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATED ALL FLY AND ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.