Food Safety Report: Kong Dog, 77 E Adams St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60603 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 21, 2026
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (potatos,diced tomatos,beef hot dogs,etc)must be on site at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed rear prep/dish washing area hand sink not accessible observed a rolling cart,floor fan in front of and a plastic glove inside of said sink. Articles were removed during inspection. Must keep hand sink accessible at all times. (priroity foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying device at hand sink in rear prep/dish washing area. Paper towels were provided during inspection. Must provide and maintain at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(consolidated violation)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hot running water temperature at hand sink in customers unisex toilet room at 54. 3f must have hot running water at 100. 0f must provide an dmaintain. (priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed an excessive amount of slimy yellowish debris build up on interior water supply pump and dripping into ice bin and calcium build up on interior wall panels. Must remove , clean and maintain. (priroity foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no probe thermometer for taking internal temperatures of tcs foods. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout premises and walk in cooler and provide adequate shelving units. Must eliminate cardboard from walk in cooler shelving units and prep tables to be smooth and easily cleanable.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean debris build up from from rolling carts,walk in cooler shelving units and fan guard covers,fryer cabinets,storage cabinets and shelving units at front service counter, reach in freezer.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no backflow device on ice machines to be seen for servicing must provide and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: must provide a lid on garbage can in customers toilet room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prmises including walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must seal hole in wall base inside of wall closet. Must repair or replace damaged ceiling tiles.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dust and dirt build up from walls,ceiling tiles and ceiling vents.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls throughout premises.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must clean excessive build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must replace burnt out lights at hood of cooking equipment.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handlers training for all employees must provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov