Donalds Famous Hot Dogs
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
100
Score
Donalds Famous Hot Dogs appears in inspection records 26 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Donalds Famous Hot Dogs on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS ON THE CUTTING BOARD OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF BREADING WITHOUT A LABEL THAT SPECIFIES THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS THAT CONTAIN FOOD PRODUCTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED CLEAN-IN-PLACE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS AN ITALIAN BEEF MEAT SLICER AND A DELI MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING CIP EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RUST UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE WALL MISSING COVING AND NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH ABOUT A ONE-INCH GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING AND MAKE THE WALL UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TIGHT FITTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE.HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER RESTORED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Sep 23, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SAME AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED WOOD ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 28, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 25 SMALL FLIES AROUND THE BAG OF ONIONS ON THE LOWER SHELF LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED WOOD ON THE WALL LOCATED BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jul 11, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE NO COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING, AND REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS/WALL VENT, AND LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ABOVE.
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Jul 18, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITH PROPER CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 6, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PACKAGE OF RAW GROUND BEEF STORED ON TOP OF A CONTAINER OF PICKLES AND DRIPPING BLOOD ON THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER OF PICKLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW ANIMAL FOODS. THE CONTAINER OF PICKLES WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITH PROPER CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOM AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE STOVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 14, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THERE ARE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 3, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, SHELVES AND CONTAINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISATANCE. -NO CURRENT SERVICE REPORT FROM PEST CONTROL IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (ONLY 2015 AND 2016). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REPORT SHOWING SERVICE PERFORMED THIS YEAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE OPENED TIN CAN OF TOMATO PASTE STORED IN THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTENTS FROM CAN AND STORE IN A FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR/FRONT REACH IN FREEZERS HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THERE ARE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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 IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA HAS WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. -THE VENTS AND CEILING TILES HAS DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET ON THE REAR HAND SINK IS LOOSE AND CRACKED, THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPROUTS WATER FROM THE BASE OF THE FAUCET WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN BOTH FAUCETS.
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Aug 30, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVES TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 11, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF) HELD IN CONTAINERS FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL 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 SCOOP BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF ALL THE FRYERS. 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: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. 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: OBSERVED MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHAKE MIXER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE MENU BOARD. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILOES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON REAR EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 24, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON WALLS AND CEILING NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AT CORNERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS,ORGANIZE,REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 25, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,HAMBURGERS,RAW CHICKEN AND RAW PORK. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW EGGS AT 54.9F, RAW CHICKEN AT 52.3F,RAW HAMBURGER AT 52.0-53.7F,PORK CHOPS AT 53.3F,GYRO SAUCES AT 54.1F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX.10#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $50.00 PER MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL GREEN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEAR THE STOVE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS 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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 15, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN BOX FREEZER REAR EXCESSIVE ICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHAKE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRONT GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. CLEAN FRONT DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Dec 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND ON AND UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN CABINET AND DIRTY DRAIN BENEATH. OVER 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE CORNERS OF THE REAR STORE ROOM AND TWO DEAD MICE WERE FOUND IN A NEARBY CATCHALL TRAP, THREE HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE NORTH OUTER WALL BRICK WORK, REPAIR THE WALL, CLEAN UP ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST'S AND CHECK THE BUILDING PERIMETER FOR ADDITIONAL HOLES AND HARBORAGE. HAVE THE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER PUT A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT BUSINESS LICENSE IN THE LOG BOOK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER AND SODA FOUNTAIN SHELVES ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED. THE CLEAN, REPAIR, RESEAL OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SODA FOUNTAIN ARE BUCKLING, AND THE BASEBOARDS ARE DAMAGED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, REPAIR THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINKS ARE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY, CLEAN AND REPAIR SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Nov 9, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE FLOUR, SALT ECT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND HOODS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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Jun 21, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. REPLACE THE GASKET AROUND THE DOOR AT THE WALKIN COOLER IT IS IN POOR REPAIR. NEEDS TO MAKE A TIGHT SEAL SO NO AIR EXCAPES.
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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. REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IT IS SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN TURNED ON.
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May 19, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 18, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP-128.1 DEGREES, CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP-98.1 DEGREES BOTH SITTING ON STOVE TOP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. CUT TOMATOES SITTING OUT ON TABLE AT 60.5 DEGREES - HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. SOUPS MUST BE BROKEN DOWN INTO SMALL CONTAINERS(SHALLOW) AND COOLED TO 40 DEGREES WITHIN 6 HOURS-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL-ALL PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMP. SINK-MUST SET UP THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THIS UNIT TO SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, CUTTING BOARDS ON TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR OPENING IN WALL IN WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. PAINT ALL WALLS IN REAR THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, MUST KEEP ORGANIZED AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donalds Famous Hot Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Donalds Famous Hot Dogs on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Donalds Famous Hot Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Donalds Famous Hot Dogs.
Has Donalds Famous Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Donalds Famous Hot Dogs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Donalds Famous Hot Dogs 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 Donalds Famous Hot Dogs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Donalds Famous Hot Dogs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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