Devil Dawgs Gold Coast

804 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611

American

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Devil Dawgs Gold Coast appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2021. On Apr 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

“City of chicago food service sanitation certificate” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Devil Dawgs Gold Coast's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT A VERIFIABLE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRCUTED TO VLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED/ PEELING PAINT ON THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE ARE FLOORS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM PAINT PEELING ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE HOOD IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS: RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS OBSCURED WITH GARBAGE CAN AND WITH VERIOUS ITEMS OBSCURING ACCESS SUCH AS BOXES AND GARBAGE, BUCKETS WITH GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AREA ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT IN REAR PREP LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Hot chili container covered during cooling down process in walk-in cooler, instructed to uncover or loosely cover to facilitate cooling down process.

Aug 19, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Oct 12, 2021

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2021

License

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT REGISTER AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES WILL BE PREPARING AND SERVING MILKSHAKES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN EASILY WASH HANDS OR RELOCATE MILKSHAKE MACHINE AND BLENDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY SEWER LINES ABOVE LOWER LEVEL FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ENCASE SEWER PIPES OR OBTAIN LETTER FROM LICENSED PLUMBER STATING THAT NO SEWER LINES ARE LOCATED OVER THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B).

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE LOWER LEVEL UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Devil Dawgs Gold Coast last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Devil Dawgs Gold Coast on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Devil Dawgs Gold Coast?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Devil Dawgs Gold Coast.

Has Devil Dawgs Gold Coast's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Devil Dawgs Gold Coast have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Devil Dawgs Gold Coast means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Devil Dawgs Gold Coast inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Devil Dawgs Gold Coast is inspected around two times per year on average.

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