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Pup Social

2200 N Ashland Ave

Last inspected Apr 24, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Apr 24, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

2-102.14(O) - OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 - OBSERVED THE REAR WEST DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT TO HAVE A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AND ADDRESS GAP TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

6-202.14 - OBSERVED THE BATHROOM IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLYEE BREAK AREA TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-101.11 - NOTED GAP BETWEEN FLOOR UTILITY SINK AND WALLS AT UTILITY SINK IN HALL UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLEANABILITY BY FILLING GAP BEHIND AND ON SIDES OF UTILITY SINK.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source

License

Apr 22, 2025

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE REAR WEST DOOR TO THE PARKING LOT TO HAVE A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP AND ADDRESS GAP TO PROTECT AGAINST PESTS.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO DRAIN AND CAUSE A BACK UP OF WASTE WATER INTO THE LEFT HAND SIDE BASIN OF THE TWO (2) COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AFTER EVER CYCLE IS RUN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS NOT BACKING UP THROUGH ANY DRAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c).

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
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALL THREE (3) BATHROOMS TO NOT HAVE A COVERED TRASH CAN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX OR FEMALE BATHROOM.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED GAP BETWEEN FLOOR UTILITY SINK AND WALLS AT UTILITY SINK IN HALL UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLEANABILITY BY FILLING GAP BEHIND AND ON SIDES OF UTILITY SINK.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

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