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H-Dogs

4655 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, IL 60653
American
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

H-Dogs has been inspected nine times since 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 11, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for H-Dogs dates to Sep 11, 2015.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SHELVES MUST BE INSTALLD TO STORE DRY UTENSILS, UTENSILS STORED IN 3-COMP SINK. MUST KEEP SINK FREE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEVERL PREP COOLER AND FREEZERS WITH BROKEN AND DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
90
Oct 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND TWO DOOR FREEZER TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS. (BOTH AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME). CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN (CDI).
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYERS.
35
90
Jan 27, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN BLADE AT CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN PREP AREA.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON CELING OF WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
35
90
Mar 6, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
95
Jan 9, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/PREP AREA. ALSO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
36
95
Aug 13, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED A REFRIGERATION UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.2 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTIANS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 17LBS OF DUCK,LAMB AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE,HOT DOGS,TURKEY AND BEEF BURGERS AND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.8-54 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
21
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/PREP AREA. ALSO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
36
82
Jul 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2011
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED.(MUST PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP). NO CITATION ISSUED.
18
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL NOT PAINTED BY EXHAUST HOOD.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL FOR SCOOPED ICE CREAM.
38
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was H-Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at H-Dogs on file is from Sep 11, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at H-Dogs?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at H-Dogs.

Has H-Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at H-Dogs have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at H-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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