Byrons Hot Dogs

1701 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
American
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Byrons Hot Dogs has been inspected 25 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Byrons Hot Dogs on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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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
May 19, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB COOKED ITALIAN BEEF HELD ON A COLD HOLDING COOKS LINE (ICE SHEET UNDER PAN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 62.6F. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SLICED, TCS TOMATOES IN THE SAME COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING METHODS, COLD HOLDING REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE BOTTLED CHEMICALS ON STORAGE SHELVING OF CLEAN POTS AND PANS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER BLADE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE IN FLOOR UTILITY SERVICE IN PREMISES AS BEEN COVERED UP WITH A RAW WOODEN BOARD AND METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MAKING IT INOPERABLE AND NOT IN USE. MUST REINSTALL UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH HOT HOT AND COLD RUNNING RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS WASTE WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY IE: EQUIPMENT, PILED ITEMS UNDER TARPS, BUCKETS ETC...MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. NO UTILITY SERVICE SINK ON SITE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: MANAGER ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED PERSON WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUP, CHILI ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELF UNDERNEATH HOT/COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR KITCHEN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
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Mar 22, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER IN WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COOLING UNIT. COS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LEAF BUILD UP ALONG WASTE RECEPTACLES IN REAR DUMPSTER AREA. MAINTAIN AREA FREE AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS AND LEAF BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CFPM TO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 12, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 2, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR WALK-IN FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH VENTS COVERED WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Jun 17, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER EQUIPMENT BUILT UP GREASE ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 24, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR WHITE CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER AND CHEST WHITE FREEZER AT FRONT AREA(SOUTH WALL).REPAIR ISSUE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.15 PLATE OF CAN OPENER UNIT RUSTY NOT EASILY CLEANABLE AT REAR PREP AREA, REPAIR/REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD-UP GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OD DEEP FRYER, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS OF THE EQUIPMENT, ETC. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FORM 8-4-2020, REPORT#2385695 #47) 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE #55)6-501.11 NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG WITH PIPING AT THE REAR AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR HAMBURGERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR WHITE CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER AND CHEST WHITE FREEZER AT FRONT AREA(SOUTH WALL).REPAIR ISSUE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PLATE OF CAN OPENER UNIT RUSTY NOT EASILY CLEANABLE AT REAR PREP AREA, REPAIR/REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD-UP GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OD DEEP FRYER, TABLE LEGS, WHEELS OF THE EQUIPMENT, ETC. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE ICE MACHINE ABOVE SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSER IN DINING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, A LOT OF DEBRIS ON GROUND: FOOD GLOVES, PAPER, A LOT OF DRY LEAVES. ALSO, DRY SOLID GREASE ON TOP OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS, INSECTES, ACTIVITY
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Aug 4, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION/UTENSIL WASHING AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED OR SHATTER RESISTANT. MUST CORRECT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR PREP AND DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPING AT THE REAR AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Jan 22, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LABELS NEEDED ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. ALL DESSERTS IN COOLERE NEED LABELS INCLUDING INGREDIENTS LITS NAME OF PRODUCT AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON COUNTERS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE TONGS IMPROPERLY STORED. STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS SAFELY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINES STORED UN UNCLEAN CONTAINER. STORE ALL SOILED LAUNDRY IN CLEAN RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELF UNDER FRENCH FRY AREA CONTAINING RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEABLABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED GASKET AROUND SMALL ACCESS DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER ABOVE FRY STATION IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER UNDER SODA SYRUPS. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET ON SMALL DOOR ACCESS TO WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SODA SYRUP RACKS UNCLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER SODA SYRUP AREA. CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AND ALL MOPS AND BROOMS NEED TO BE STORED IN DESIGANTED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN DESIGATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING OF THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS. TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Apr 4, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2050961 DATED 5/23/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) CARD BOARD ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS AND CARD BOXES WITH STRONG ODOR ARE USED TO STORE ITEMS,INSTRUCTED REMOVE ITEMS MENTIONED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS. #34)EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPECIALLY AT SOUTH WEST CORNER(SCRAPE EXCESS GREASE).ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35) MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE WEST FLAT GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.GREASE ON WALLS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.#38) GREASE AND DUST ON VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING OF THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS. TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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May 23, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: CASHIER OBSERVED HANDLING MONEY THEN PUT ON GLOVES TO HANDLE FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED COOK HANDLE RAW BURGER PATTY WEARING RUBBER GLOVE, THEN READY TO EAT BUN AND OTHER ITEMS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVE OR WASHING HANDS AFTER HANDLING RAW MEAT. REVIEWED PROPER HANDLING OF RAW MEATS AND CROSS CONTAMINATION. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING BEFORE AND AFTER GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND THE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATION WAS BEING OBSERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON INSPECTION ARRIVAL. REVIEWED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN LAST PLASTIC SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT NORTH SITE OF THE UNIT,NEED TO REPLACE.CARD BOARD ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS AND CARD BOXES WITH STRONG ODOR ARE USED TO STORE ITEMS,INSTRUCTED REMOVE ITEMS MENTIONED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OPENED FREEZER UNIT BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(SOUTH WEST CORNER)HAS EXCESS ICE AND GREASE IN IT,NEED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS FOOD LIQUID AT POP NOZZLES AT SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPECIALLY AT SOUTH WEST CORNER(SCRAPE EXCESS GREASE).ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE WEST FLAT GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.GREASE ON WALLS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: UNKNOWN PARTICLES INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA/ABOVE SELF DRINK AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST ON VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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May 9, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN LAST PLASTIC SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT NORTH SITE OF THE UNIT,NEED TO REPLACE.CARD BOARD ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS AND CARD BOXES WITH STRONG ODOR ARE USED TO STORE ITEMS,INSTRUCTED REMOVE ITEMS MENTIONED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OPENED FREEZER UNIT BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(SOUTH WEST CORNER)HAS EXCESS ICE AND GREASE IN IT,NEED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS FOOD LIQUID AT POP NOZZLES AT SELF SERVE POP DISPENSER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPECIALLY AT SOUTH WEST CORNER(SCRAPE EXCESS GREASE).ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES UNDER THE WEST FLAT GRILL,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.GREASE ON WALLS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: UNKNOWN PARTICLES INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA/ABOVE SELF DRINK AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST ON VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. MANAGEMENT CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER THE METAL RACK SHELVING FOR CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DINING ROOM. HOLES IN CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Label and date all food containers with ready to eat potentially hazardous foods inside the walk in cooler and maintain.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Clean fan guard of the one door reach in cooler (with dust accumulated), close to the treasure chest machine and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling panels thru-out the soda syrup storage and dining areas. Must replace ceiling panels and maintain. Ceiling vent cover in both washrooms with heavy dust build-up. Must clean in detail and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Must replaced burned plastic light shield in the prep area and maintain.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: All wash cloth for wiping the dining tables, chopping board, pep tables must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.
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Jul 21, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AND STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ABOVE FLOOR WALL PANEL IN MENS WASHROOM ABOVE PAPER TOWEL MACHINE, SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING/WALL ABOVE GYROS MACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT ON WALL/CEILING IN PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND CLOSED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE ICE CREAM MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SODA LINE CARTRIDGES IN THE REAR OF FACILITY.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED SLICED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 62.3F; COOKED GYRO MEAT AT TEMP OF 62F;COOKED SLICED GREEN PEPPERS AT TEMP OF 64.7; SLICED MUSHROOM IN WATER AT TEMP OF 61.1F, MENTIONED FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 42.1F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 52.7F,WERE STORED ON TOP ANOTHER PAN AT DISPLAY PREP COOLER. OWNER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY AND TOMATOES WERE SLICED YESTERDAY. OWNER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.POUNDS 10 ,VALUE $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS,HOOD AND EXTINGUISHERS PIPE ABOVE THE 10 BURNER STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LAST METAL SHELF BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE BUILD UP ALSO LAST RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER THE JUICE BOXES NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE BUILD UP ON WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON VENT COVER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(SOUTH-WEST CORNER) AND ON PIPE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL MENTIONED MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER PIPE AND SOUTH WEST CORNER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED AND BULGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE /PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON AND INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DNING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP, DISHWASH AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL CORNERS/WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON PREP AREA CEILING ABOVE GYROS WARMER ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT, REPAINT CEILING AND CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCLET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Mar 7, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 29, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST FROM REPORT #491365 DATED ON 01/25/11 AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/07/12)-#32 MUST REPLACE ALL PITTED CUTTING BOARDS, #33 MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES IN COOLERS AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL OF EQUIPMENT, #34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, #35 MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES, #41 INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BASE TILES LOOSE/MISSING UNDER POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REATTACH FLOOR BASE TILES TO WALL AND SEAL ANY GAPS BETWEEN TILES AND WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT BULB PLASTIC END CAP MISSING ABOVE MILK SHAKE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE END CAP.
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Jan 26, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #491365
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #491365
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #491365
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #491365
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #491365
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #491365
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #491365
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #491365
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Jan 25, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL CONTAINER IN REACH IN COOLER, AND IN DRY STORAGE./NEED NAMES, DATES,INGREDIENTS,EXP. DATES,CO. ADDRESS ON ALL PREPACKAGE ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. NEEDS TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS UPRIGHT. NEEDS TO INVERT ALL POTS AND PAN IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEEDS TO MAINTAIN ALL RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND DRY STORAGE. REPLACE ALL PITTED CUTTING BOARDS. ALL LIDS IN GARABAGE CANS NEEDS TO BE COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE, INTERAL AND EXTERAL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND UNDER AND AROUND NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING IN WALK IN COOLER,FREEZER, ALL FOOD ITEMS NEEDS TO BE OFF THE FLOOR 6INCH OFF FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPLACE ALL RUSTY VENT COVER OVER THE REAR PREP AREA. HANDLE IN WOMEN BATHROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY,NEEDS TO REPLACE OR FIX.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES OR PROPERLY STORE AWAY.
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May 5, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls, ceilings in food prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen areas shall be replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.broken, damaged light shields shall be replaced. light shields in prep areas, dining areas need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents (ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, dining area, and bathrooms needs cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Byrons Hot Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Byrons Hot Dogs on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Byrons Hot Dogs?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Byrons Hot Dogs.

Has Byrons Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Byrons Hot Dogs have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Byrons 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 Byrons Hot Dogs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Byrons Hot Dogs is inspected around two times per year on average.