Fatty's Hot Dogs

1621 W 43Rd St, Chicago, IL 60609

American

Last inspected: May 7, 2013

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Fatty's Hot Dogs has four inspections in the public record. On May 7, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since May 7, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Fatty's Hot Dogs' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 7, 2013

License

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2012

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 20, 2012

Routine

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: MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 20) NOTED ALONG WALLBASE BY HEATING UNIT REAR AND BEHIND UPRIGHT COOLER. HOLE/GAP NOTED AT WALL IN SAME AREA OF HEATING UNIT. INSTD TO SEAL SAME, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITY (3-COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED OR OPERATED: NO SANITIZER ON SITE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED SINK NOT SET-UP PROPERLY, UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT IN EACH COMPARTMENT OF SINK WITHOUT ANY SOAP, WATER, OR SANITIZER. INSTD MANAGER ON PROPER SET UP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. MGR HAD TO LEAVE PREMISES TO PURCHASE SANITIZER AND RETURN. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTD TO SEAL GAP NOTED AT WALLBASE IN REAR.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE SAME AREA.

May 20, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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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. MUST LABEL/DATE MEATS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER/FROZEN IN RIF.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER IN REAR COOLER,MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fatty's Hot Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fatty's Hot Dogs on file is from May 7, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Fatty's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fatty's Hot Dogs have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fatty's 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.

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