THE DOG STOP.
6100 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
20 of 24 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 102026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED MINOR BUILD UP UNDER THE GRILLS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 122025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS BOTTLED WATER AND OTHER BEVERAGES ON PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DRINKS IN DESIGNATED AREAS AWAY FROM PREP AREAS.
NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 222024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED ON MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EFFECTIVELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 172023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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MAY 62021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN UNISEX WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
JUL 62020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM (EMPLOYEE) RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
DEC 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL HANDSINKS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED FILL IN GAP/OPENING AT THE CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
0BSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY/ KIT(NORO VIRUS)INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED GASKET AT WALK-IN FREEZER WORN AWAY INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKET. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT THE ICE MACHINE OR AT THE COFFEE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICES OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT RESTROOM LOCATED AT REAR AT KITCHEN AREA NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEICE FOR RESTROOM DOOR. CORE VIOLATION
JUN 112018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GASKETS AT WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER DOORS WORN AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED ICEING ON WALL OF WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANANGEMENT TO THAW FREEZER AND REMOVE ICE,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED CEILING TILE AT HOT LINE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA CRACKED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMEN TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.
AUG 22017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE. UNABLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR (IN REAR PREP AREA).
SEP 162016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES (CUPS) FRONT SERVICE AREA IMPROPERLY STORED IN CUP DISPENSER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND NOT TO STORE ABOVE RIM,
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN CUSTOMER WASH ROOM AND LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
JAN 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN CUSTOMER WASH ROOM AND LEAKING FAUCET AT ONE OF TWO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
JAN 92015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX TOP/COVER WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 92014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).
Damaged/broken light shields in rear prep area, shall be replaced, missing light shield in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.
Missing exhaust fan grill cover in employee's bathroom, shall be provided.
FEB 242014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FREEZER NEAR THE COOKING LINE USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK (BOTH SIDES).
PROVIDE MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR THE REAR ICE MACHINE.
REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMERS DINING AREAS.
PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE.
JAN 142013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit shelving in rear storage area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Walls by 3 compartment sink not clean need cleaning.
Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area and bathroom shall be replaced, light shields in prep area need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, dining area and bathroom need cleaning.
SEP 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVES FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE TRAP UNDER (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE).
DEC 122011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Exterior between cooking equipment and deep dryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
NOV 282011FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
Previous minor violation not corrected 1-25-2011, report #361476: #38 Ventilation not provided in rear toilet room. Instructed to repair or install exhaust fan. Exposed handsink in rear installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield bewteen both sinks. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.
Exterior between cooking equipment and deep dryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor between and between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Hot water not supplied to top of second Taylor machine. Instructed to provide hot and cold running water.
JAN 252011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Exterior between cooking equipment and interior deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Ceiling tile damaged in dining area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.
Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb.
Ventilation not provided in rear toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan. Exposed handsink in rear installed next to three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.
MAY 182010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES/RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED; SHELVES IN 1 SMALL FREEZER FRONT PREP AREA BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE REPLACED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA,UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED; METAL CEILINGS IN PREP REAR AREA BECOMING RUSTY,MUST REMOVE RUST OR MUST BE REPLACED
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