What is Chicago' S Dog House Inc.'s health inspection score?

Chicago' S Dog House Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago' S Dog House Inc. last inspected?

Chicago' S Dog House Inc. was last inspected on February 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago' S Dog House Inc. have?

Chicago' S Dog House Inc. has 9 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago' S Dog House Inc. safe to eat at?

Chicago' S Dog House Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Chicago' S Dog House Inc. serve?

Chicago' S Dog House Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chicago' S Dog House Inc.

Name: Chicago' S Dog House Inc.
Address: 816 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 82

816 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/18/2025

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0Good

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #319 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Feb 18, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

816 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON PREMISIES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST NOT STORE FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS OR CONTAINERS OF COOKING OIL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PLASTIC LID ON FOODS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE COOLS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A DIRTY BULK ONION CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
RAW WOODEN PIPE/FAUCET MOUNTING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK MUST BE PAINTED, SEALED TO BE NON-ABORBANT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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