Don's Hot Dogs
Last inspected: May 8, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Don's Hot Dogs eight times, with records going back to 2010. Don's Hot Dogs was last inspected on May 8, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Don's Hot Dogs is from May 8, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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 8, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (TOMATOES, LETTUCE, ROAST BEEF, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS (ONIONS, TOMATOES) WITHOUT PROPERLY BEING LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE/DRINK MACHINE WITH LIQUID STAINS AND DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE HIS BARE HANDS TO GRAB A HOT DOG BUN AND HOT DOG OUT OF WARMER, AS WELL AS USED HIS BARE HANDS TO GRAB A SUBMARINE ROLL. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE THAT BARE HAND CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND THE LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED THAT RECEPTACLES SHOULD BE INSECT AND RODENT RESISTANT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (TOMATOES, LETTUCE, ROAST BEEF, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS (ONIONS, TOMATOES) WITHOUT PROPERLY BEING LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 1/4 IN GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ATTACHED ON THE INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING LID BEING USED KEEP THE STEAM INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE OPENING ON THE INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, EXPOSING THE FIXTURES AND GAS LINES OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE/DRINK MACHINE WITH LIQUID STAINS AND DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEEP FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTD TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HANDLE IN ICE. INSTD TO STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY (HANDLE UP AND NOT IN ICE)
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Nov 5, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND COUNTER, INSTRUCTED WHEN NOT IN USE PLACE IN REAR KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR BETWEEN THE TWO FRYERS AND DEFROST/CLEAN REAR FREEZER.
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Aug 15, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR REACH IN FREEZER (UNDER ICE MACHINE) WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN CORNER AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND TOILET DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI USE UTENSIL (TONGS) LOCATED BY HOT HOLDING UNIT IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 23, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.DEFROST SMALL FREEZER REAR. EXCESSIVE ICE.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD FRONT ABOVE STEAMER.
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Jul 14, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. KNIFE MUST BE IN KNIFE HOLDER OR SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT BETWEEN WALL AND CUTTING BOARD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 18, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don's Hot Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don's Hot Dogs on file is from May 8, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don's Hot Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Don's Hot Dogs.
Has Don's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Don's 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 Don's Hot Dogs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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