JUL 14
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DEVIL DAWGS.
BEAT. 44/100
1431 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 14, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
5 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Missing light shield at kitchen ceiling light fixture. Instructed to obtain.
NOV 202024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP IN KITCHEN OF FACILITY. WHEN HAND WASHING SINK IS RUN WATER FROM FLOOR DRAIN BACKS UP ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FLOOR DRAIN. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND SERVICED FLOOR DRAIN DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 192023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATIONS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
SEP 262023PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED HANGING INSECT CONTROL DEVICES IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICES FROM PREP AREA AND AWAY FROM KITCHEN UTENSILS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AT THE SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMUALTION NOTED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA, AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY CLOSET UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATIONS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
NOV 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BURGERS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY STRIP TRAP HANGING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA ADJACENT FROM THE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. . ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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APR 212021FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2021
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BURGERS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND SEWER LINES OVER SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS OR ENCASE SEWER LINES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2385816: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
AUG 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME IN CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
APR 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NOT PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 222018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 22
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MIUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT THE FRONT PREP LINE TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE'S UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
JUL 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 29, 2017 ON REPORT#2069255: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30-35 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT. DROPPINGS WERE NOT OBSERVED ON THE PREP AREA SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGER CONTACTED PEST CONTROL SERVICE WHO WAS ONSITE DURING INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDED FULL SERVICE AND SEALED TWO HOLES. AFTER THE PEST CONTROL PROVIDED A FULL SERVICE, THE STAFF REMOVED ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEANED AND SANTIZIED FLOORS. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
JUN 292017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 29
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 70 DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM ALONG THE WALL/CORNERS, APPROXIMATELY 60 DROPPINGS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AGAINST THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS NEAR THE EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED, DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED, AND FLOORS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM HAS VERY LOW PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 72016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 7
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION TO THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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