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Dog Haus

Restaurant

2464-2466 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park

Aug 19, 2024 — Canvass re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Small fly infestation throughout kitchen and storage areas not corrected from previous inspection, now classified as priority violation.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 50 small flies observed in kitchen, bar, basement storage rooms, walk-in cooler, and 3-compartment sink during prior inspection but not corrected within required timeframe.
  • Food handlers in kitchen not wearing proper hair restraints.
  • Ice bin interior not clean; cutting boards heavily stained and cut; plastic bags used as stoppers at sink instead of proper equipment.
  • Grease buildup under kitchen fryers and clutter throughout basement including unused equipment and items stored directly on floors instead of elevated shelving.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #59 — PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector's Notes:

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

Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

4-602.11(B-E)/ NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Dog Haus has had 20 inspections in the last 5 years with a 40% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 22, 2026.

Sep 22, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

7 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 16, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 1, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations
Standout inspection
May 20, 2026Conditional

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

15 violations
Dec 15, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Dec 11, 2025Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Dec 4, 2025Fail

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

1 violation
Aug 6, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 29, 2025Fail

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

5 violations
Jun 4, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jun 2, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Aug 21, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Aug 19, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

7 violations
Aug 12, 2024Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

10 violations
Oct 19, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Oct 13, 2023Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

12 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 2, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

27 violations
Sep 27, 2022Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
Nov 2, 2021Conditional

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Oct 26, 2021Fail

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

7 violations