Hot Dog Central

3944 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

American

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2015

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Hot Dog Central stretching back to 2012. On Jun 5, 2015, 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 Jun 5, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Hot Dog Central on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 5, 2015

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Apr 16, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2013

Routine

4 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: Above had no proof of pest control service, log book at time of inspection, must provide proof of pest control log book, pest control service Citation issued 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: Found no food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer.

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

Inspector notes: Ceiling in prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, hole in ceiling in hallway shall be repaired/sealed.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathroom not clean, needs cleaning.

Aug 20, 2012

License

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM DISPLAY FREEZER.

Jul 16, 2012

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Dog Central last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hot Dog Central on file is from Jun 5, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Hot Dog Central's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Dog Central have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hot Dog Central 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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