Hdog

5341 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
American
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Hdog, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 10, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Hdog since Jul 10, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hdog is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Jul 10, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GYRO STAND NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 30, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOME RUST ON SHEVES INSIDE CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE BEHIND PREP AREA
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Aug 20, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FRYERS, CABNET UNDERNEATH, ICE MACHINE AND THE STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL THE EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK,3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK AREA HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Apr 15, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT IN TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Oct 18, 2010
Routine
4 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.MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
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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.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR REAR DOOR SWEEP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hdog last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hdog on file is from Jul 10, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hdog?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hdog.

Has Hdog's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hdog have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hdog means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.