Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Alley Dogs Inc

3700 N Western Ave

Last inspected Dec 16, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Alley Dogs Inc last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 16, 2024. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Dec 4, 2023 to Dec 16, 2024.
Has Alley Dogs Inc ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 4, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Canvass

Dec 16, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON BOTH HOODS IN COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 4, 2023

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s Notes

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WATER/DRINK REACH IN 1-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source

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