Hoagy House
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2012, Hoagy House has 22 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Hoagy House's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
License
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW DEVICE FOUND ON THE WATER LINE CONNECTED TO THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jan 24, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN REAR AREA BY WASHROOM AND AT FRONT COUNTER AREA IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 7 UP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM THE UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR DOORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2018. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PRINTED COPIES OF CERTIFICATE FOR INSPECTION PURPOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 ISSUED FOR VIOLATION PENALTY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 7 UP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM THE UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING: CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BY THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #58 STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554591 DATE 4-20-22. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531645 DATE 9-20-21. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE/ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS DELI SANDWICHIES(TURKEY AND HAM), CHICKEN. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S ONSITE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATE HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531645 DATE 9-20-21. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE/ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND,UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 20, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 18, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIPPER WELL NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SPILLS, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHAKE MIXER, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 12, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS) WITH ACCUMULTED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED WEBBS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER UNABLE TO PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Sep 28, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL) AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYER AND UNDERNEATH GRILL AREA AND MEAT SLICER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND STANDING WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER ONCE USED.
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Jun 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH TABLES IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PRVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHEVLING IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DIRTY UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST 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: WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS,DUST AND WEBS. ALSO CLEAN THE WINDOW SEAL IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS. NOTED THE HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SAME AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED A LITTLE CLUTTER UNDER SHELVES,IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 11, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION (45)MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #1527899 DATE 3-16-15. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DUST,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT COUNTER/SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Mar 24, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF AND GYROS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL IN PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE METAL DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1493786 DATE 08-19-2014(37)REMOVE SOFA FROM REAR SECTION OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL IN PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Aug 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE FOOD STAINS AND SPLATTERS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS AND WATER STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOFA FROM REAR SECTION OF PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM PAIL AND STORE MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. MUST STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN A SEPARATE AREA, REMOVE FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH(SHOES) AND ON TOP(MEDICATIONS, BEAUTY SUPPLIES) OF PREP TABLES.
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Jan 24, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DEVICE HOLDER IN WASHROOM.
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Dec 4, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEEF 138F PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 29, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE FOR WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE FROM DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACK ICE CREAM NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED.MUST CONTACT LICENSE PLUMBER,MAKE REPAIRS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hoagy House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hoagy House on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hoagy House?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Hoagy House.
Has Hoagy House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hoagy House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hoagy House 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 Hoagy House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hoagy House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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