Did Plush Pup pass its last health inspection?

Plush Pup at 5344 N Cumberland Ave was inspected on Mar 6, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Plush Pup?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Plush Pup

5344 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago 60656 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 6, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 6, 2025

#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 6, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 24, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 9, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 1, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2012	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 1, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2010	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Plush Pup — questions

Did Plush Pup pass its last health inspection?: Plush Pup at 5344 N Cumberland Ave was inspected on Mar 6, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Plush Pup?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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