What is Dog Haus's health inspection score?

Dog Haus has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dog Haus last inspected?

Dog Haus was last inspected on December 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dog Haus have?

Dog Haus has 42 total violations across 14 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dog Haus safe to eat at?

Yes, Dog Haus has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Dog Haus

Name: Dog Haus
Address: 2464-2466 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 96

2464-2466 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/15/2025

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #60 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Dec 15, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

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

2464-2466 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2024

3 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

17 basic

Aug

Jun 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec 2025

3 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON FLOORS AND GLUEBOARDS. MUST REMOVE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS AND OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FACILITY NOT SEALED LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA, BAR AND REAR HALLWAY SPACE LEADING TO OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL BASEBOARDS, CRACKS AND CREVICES.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/4/2025, REPORT #2628065. #38--OBSERVED OVER 7 LIVE COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND AT THE BAR AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR AND IN PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 12 LIVE COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND AT THE BAR AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR AND IN PREP AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS

Base deductions−7 pts

Jul 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AND FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING FROM THE DRAIN PIPE AND FROM THE ENCASED FRESH WATER PIPES IN THE WALL CAUSING ADJACENT AREA TO BECOME MOLDY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED LOW WATER PRESURE AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11--OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN MIDDLE OF MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High1 Med3 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

44/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 65F AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA FOUND AT 90F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR FOUND AT 65F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM BASEMENT AND AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AND AT DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED 3 LARGE PANS OF RAW BEEF HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 44-52F SUCH AS SLICED TOMATOES AND COLE SLAW. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED RECYCABLES NOT MAINTAINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE RECYCLING BIN. MUST MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN MIDDLE OF MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−51 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)/ NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11/ OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12/ NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 4-501.11/ NOTED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED AS STOPPERS AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C)/ NOTED GREASE BUILDUP AND GRIME UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114//NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: IN UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER CONNECTED TO BREAD STORAGE ROOM, EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM, IN HEATER CLOSET, AND STORAGE ROOM CONNECTED TO BASEMENT WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)/ NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
SEE VIOLATION 59

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11/ OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12/ NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 4-501.11/ NOTED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED AS STOPPERS AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C)/ NOTED GREASE BUILDUP AND GRIME UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114//NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: IN UNUSED WALKIN COOLER CONNECTED TO BREAD STORAGE ROOM, EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM, IN HEATER CLOSET, AND STORAGE ROOM CONNECTED TO BASEMENT WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2599991 DATED 8/12/2024: 38 - "OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN KITCHEN, BAR, AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN SODA AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS, BREAD STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION." INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION IS NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−25 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN KITCHEN, BAR, AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN SODA AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS, BREAD STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED AS STOPPERS AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND AS ELEVATION FOR SMALL COOLER AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING UNDERNEATH.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED GREASE BUILDUP AND GRIME UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKS AT KITCHEN SOUTH HANDWASH SINK LEAK, KITCHEN MOP SINK BACK FLOW DEVICE AND AT BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GRIME. ALSO NOTED KITCHEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND ALONG THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AT COOKS LIKE AND ON THE FLOOR IN BEER WALKIN IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD, DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS: IN UNUSED WALKIN COOLER CONNECTED TO BREAD STORAGE ROOM, EMPLOYEE STORAGE ROOM, IN HEATER CLOSET, AND STORAGE ROOM CONNECTED TO BASEMENT WOMENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−31 pts

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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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