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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Chicago' S Dog House Inc.

816 W Fullerton Ave

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Mar 31, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING EMPLOYEE ON SITE. ONLY 2 POLICIES ON SITE. VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE POLICIES MUST BE ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INCLUDING CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

SEE VIOLARION #60

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: BOX FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE SIDE OUTDOOR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-18-25 REPORT #2612314 NOT CORRECTED. #45-OBSERVED BOXES SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (CUPS, LIDS, AND UTENSILS) STORED ON ELEVATED SHELVES IN THE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN APPROPRIATE STORAGE LOCATIONS, NOT IN BATHROOMS AND OTHER PROHIBITED AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 18, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PACKAGED SNACKS SUCH AS CHIPS STORED ON ELEVATED SHELVES IN THE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROPRIATE STORAGE LOCATIONS, NOT IN BATHROOMS AND OTHER PROHIBITED AREAS.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOXES SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (CUPS, LIDS, AND UTENSILS) STORED ON ELEVATED SHELVES IN THE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN APPROPRIATE STORAGE LOCATIONS, NOT IN BATHROOMS AND OTHER PROHIBITED AREAS.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOT WATER TO BE LIGHTLY RUNNING AS HANDLE DOES NOT TURN FULLY OFF AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 12, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON PREMISIES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 12, 2024 · Original Source

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