Devil Dawgs on State Street
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
70
Score
Devil Dawgs on State Street has been inspected 19 times since 2014. Devil Dawgs on State Street was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Devil Dawgs on State Street's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD LINING RACKS USED FOR STORING DISHES NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS IN DRAIN NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN HALLWAY BEHIND RESTAURANT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST IN FRONT OF FREEZER AND SPEEDRACKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINATAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN STORAGE AREA OVER A BOX OF BANANAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COOLING. FOUND APPROX 10 LB OF CHICKEN (COST $100)AT 80F STORED IN DEEP HOTEL PAN LOCATED IN PREP COOLER. MANAGER STATES CHICKEN IS COOLING. FOUND NO TIMES ON SAID FOOD ITEM OR TEMPERATURE LOG ON SITE TO ASSURE CHICKEN IS COOLED RAPIDLY WITHIN REQUIRED TIME FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO COOL CHICKEN FROM 135F TO 70 WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 135F - 41 WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RAPIDLY CHILL FOOD ITAMS IN SHALLOW PANS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED,
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Dec 14, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST POSSESS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE FACILITY AT 2:45P. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 29, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE FACILITY AT 2:45P. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST POSSESS THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A MORE THAN ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 7, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT NOZZLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Oct 21, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT WASTE COMPANY IN ORDER TO HAVE TRASH REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING AND DAMAGED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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May 6, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES WITH RAW WOOD LINING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND OBTAIN PROPER SHELVING TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY ALLOWING MORE THAN 50% CAPACITY AND NOT MAINTAINING THE RULES OF MAINTAINING SOCIAL DISTANCING BETWEEN DINE IN CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMERS IN THE FACILITY ORDERING TAKE OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER. CITATION ISSUED. 7-28-060
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Jun 5, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COLE SLAW) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME .INGREDIENTS THAT ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGES FOR USE IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SUCH AS COOKING OILS, FLOUR, HERBS, POTATO FLAKES, SALT, SPICES, AND SUGAR SHALL BE IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE .
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTATOES AND ONIONS STORED IN HALLWAY ON FLOOR . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING AND DAMAGED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DRY STORAGE, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO UTILITY SINK, OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER (WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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May 3, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS 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 MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FAN VENT LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DRINK COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AS WELL AS EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND SAID OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS 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 MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE FAN VENT LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DRINK COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH DUST AND GREASE. 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: FOUND THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. THE COVING IS MISSING AROUND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING TILES AND WALLS HAVE FOOD, DIRT/DEBRIS ON IT IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. -DROP CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SHIFT HAVE MET THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Prep cooler door gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replce
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Ice build up noted in back of prep cooler, instructed to remove and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: missing thermometer in prep cooler, instructed to provide.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN FACILITY, HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPS IS AT 85F. INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 110F MINIMUM AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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86
May 1, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 26, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 18, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 15, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Devil Dawgs on State Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Devil Dawgs on State Street on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Devil Dawgs on State Street?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Devil Dawgs on State Street.
Has Devil Dawgs on State Street's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Devil Dawgs on State Street have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Devil Dawgs on State Street 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 Devil Dawgs on State Street inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Devil Dawgs on State Street is inspected around two times per year on average.
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