Popular Hot Dog Joint Fails Health Inspection for Overflowing Garbage

Patch examined inspection reports in Bucktown and Wicker Park during May and June. Information has been compiled using publicly available data published to the website of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Food Protection Program.

Restaurants can pass, pass with conditions or fail using a standardized procedure. Establishments that pass don't have any critical or serious violations. Those that receive 'pass with conditions' had serious violations, but the violations were corrected during the inspection. 

Failed establishments had serious violations that weren't correctable during the inspection. A fail rating does not mean the business's license is automatically suspended.

All inspections are done on a routine canvass, unless otherwise noted.

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Garden Gourmet Market, 1130 N. Ashland Ave
Inspection date: June 7
Results: Pass
No violations reported.

Lillie’s Q, 1856 W. North Ave.
Inspection date: June 10
Results: Pass
Violations: The inspector found an unused walk-in cooler in the basement, which must be repaired or have the compressor removed if used for storing dry goods. 

Uni Sushi Bistro, 1752 W. North Ave.  
Inspection date: June 10
Results: Pass
Violations: Management needs to install a backflow preventer in the ice machine.

Lozano Elementary School, 1502 N. Greenview St.
Inspection date: June 11
Results: Pass
Violations: The inspector found a dirty can opener, floors and unnecessary items stored in the dining corners. Light and ventilation covers in the prep area also need to be detail-cleaned. 

The Haute and the Dog, 1252 N. Damen Ave.
Inspection date: June 13
Results: Fail
Violations: After a complaint was filed with the health department, the inspector found dirty sinks, prep counters, utensils, floors and coolers. The outside garbage dumpster in the alley was overflowing with trash without tight-fitting lids for rodent prevention. This earned the eatery a serious citation.

Exposed brick walls did not have non-toxic sealant and the inspector noticed a gap along the wall base in the dining area. This earned another serious citation.