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Dog Haus

Restaurant

2464-2466 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park

Jul 29, 2025 — Short-form complaint

Fail

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Inspector found over 10 live roaches in the kitchen food prep area and bar.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • More than 10 live roaches observed on walls and floors in kitchen food prep area and bar; pest control treatment required.
  • Three-compartment sink in basement continuously leaking from drain pipe and water pipes in wall, causing mold in adjacent area.
  • Rear exit door has approximately 1/4 inch gap at bottom, allowing potential pest entry; gap must be sealed.
  • Three-compartment sinks lack stoppers and basement sink shows leakage; hand wash sink on first floor has low water pressure.

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 #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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.

Violation code #48 — WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector's Notes:

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.

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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, 2025FailVIEWING NOW

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, 2024Fail

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