Hot Dog Express
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited Hot Dog Express 19 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hot Dog Express dates to Dec 19, 2019.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Hot Dog Express on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER, AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS TRAINING.
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Nov 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 170113 DATED 4/4/17.#33- CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE DUST BUILT UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. #32-RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. #35-SEAL GAP/HOLE AROUND PIPE THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN OR REPAINT THE WALLS BESIDE THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE AND CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE /REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE DUST BUILT UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE GRILL,DEEP FRYER AND COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP/COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL GAP/HOLE AROUND PIPE THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found marinating raw chicken without label. Instructed my label and date prepped foods that will be held over 24 hours. Must maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install a backflow prevention device on the utility sink faucet. Must maintain.
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Nov 13, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED, READY TO EAT GYRO SAUCE MUST BE BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Apr 29, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 47.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SAUSAGE ALSO FOUND AT 47.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 47.2F, 10 LBS CHEESE SAUCE AT 44.4F, COOKED GREEN PEPPERS AT 45.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES AND STORE PROPERLY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT INSIDE THE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Oct 16, 2014
Complaint
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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.-------NOTED GAP/OPENING IN FRONT COUNTER BY ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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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 FREEZER.
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Jun 17, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL SHELVES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE AND MICROWAVE OVENS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 17, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RACKS IN REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LARGE GAP/HOLE IN THE CEILING, BY GAS LINE. MUST SEAL HOLE IN CEILING.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT REAR EXPOSE HAND SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MULTI USE CUTTER, LOCATED NEAR BACK EXIT HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST CLEAN.
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Jul 27, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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May 16, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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May 8, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside garbage container and waste grease areas not maintained. Observed accumulated shelving, crates and buckets in corrals, potential rodent harborage. Also litter on ground around containers. Lids of garbage dumpster are in poor repair, holes in lids. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must clean and maintain area, remove clutter and have lids repaired or replaced.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected.
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Apr 9, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had peeling paint by ice cream machine, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
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May 23, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Mar 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR SIDE OF SOFT SERVE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. POTATO CUTTER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Sep 16, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cab opener in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Dog Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Dog Express on file is from Dec 19, 2019. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Dog Express?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Hot Dog Express.
Has Hot Dog Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Dog Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hot Dog Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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