Bob-O's Hot Dogs
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
67
Score
Bob-O's Hot Dogs appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 26, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Bob-O's Hot Dogs' latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIR IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 64 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, EGGS 61.5, HOT DOGS 46.9 F, POLISHES 49.1 F, COOKED SWEET PEPPERS, AMERICAN CHEESE 55.8 F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE 59.7 F, ICE CREAM 57.4 F, CHILI 46.9 F, ITALIAN BEEF 57.3 F APPROX 110 LBS VALUED AT $700 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOM. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED DRYING PROVISION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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67
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER CUP WITH STRAW AND NO LID ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST MOVE CUP AWAY FROM PREP AREA.
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Feb 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED; WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER AND GREASE SPILLAGE ONTO GROUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 19, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2366259 DATED:03/24/2020 #51--BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. Jun 24, 2020 #53--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. Jun 24, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/26/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE CREAM PREP TABLE.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) IN SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PROCEDURE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE.
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Jun 24, 2019
Routine
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CRATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY /KIT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP /DISHWASHING AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU/MENU BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Aug 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL/DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE UPPER COMPT OF THE ICE MAKER ; POTATO CUTTER; AND ALL PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT BY THE 2 COMPT SINK. MUST SEAL THE HOLES AND SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD ETC, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 17, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES, (POTS AND PANS), SINKS NOT SET UP, WASHING WITH ONLY DISH DETERGENT NOT SANITIZING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED THAT DISHES MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, MUST PROVIDE A SINK THATS LARGE ENOUGH OR SMALLER POTS AND PANS, RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND LEAKING FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Apr 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL AND INTERIOR SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR WITH RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL AND STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food cotact surafaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, under 3 compartment sink, and rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in rear kitchen area not clean(food splatter), needs cleaning.
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Sep 1, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods stored in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to properly cover all foods and date foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine rusted. Instructed to replace rusted panel.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspiuous inside coolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bob-O's Hot Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bob-O's Hot Dogs on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bob-O's Hot Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bob-O's Hot Dogs.
Has Bob-O's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bob-O's Hot Dogs have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bob-O's Hot Dogs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bob-O's Hot Dogs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bob-O's Hot Dogs is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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