Chicago' S Dog House
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
67
Score
CHICAGO' S DOG HOUSE INC., located at 816 W Fullerton Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 31, 2026, resulting in a score of 67. This inspection identified two major and four minor violations, including issues related to management knowledge, wiping cloth storage, and single-use article storage. Over 25 inspections, the facility has historically maintained a mostly low-risk rating.
25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 27, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 29, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 4, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 11, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 3, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Nov 6, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 13, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Oct 22, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Mar 15, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Dec 12, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 5, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 27, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 18, 2016
Routine
14 minor violations.
50
Mar 26, 2015
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 23, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 16, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Mar 7, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 10, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 15, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector 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.
3
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLARION #60
45
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector 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.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector 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.
60
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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