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TOP DOG II

3961 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TOP DOG II has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 22, 2012. The most recent inspection, on July 2, 2021, found no infractions.

10 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 9 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 6, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on September 24, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 13 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on March 22, 2012. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint

    0 infractions

  5. Complaint

    0 infractions

  6. Complaint

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, KITCHEN, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN,
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE MORE LIGHT REAR KITCHEN AREA,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
  11. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES THRU-OUT COOKING AREA AND FRONT COUNTER, MOP SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA, KITCHEN,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE KITCHEN FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FAN GUARD OF ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER, VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM, WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FILTER BY THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED CEILING IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLER .
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
  12. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PREP FOODS INSIDE TWO DOOR STORAGE COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS AND FOIL COVERING FROM EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF EAST WALL INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, REPLACE MISSING FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN VENT COVERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
  13. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. License

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, NO CITY CERTIFICATE, MUST PROVIDE CITY CERTIFICATE UPON REINSPECTION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; FRYER AND COOLERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR/SEAL LARGE OPENING ON CEILING AT REAR AREA BY WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE THREADS FROM MOP SINK FAUCET OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTOR/DEVICE.

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