Hot Dog Express (T2 E5)
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2022
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Score
Across the available record, Hot Dog Express (T2 E5) has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 5, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Hot Dog Express (T2 E5) is from Dec 5, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Hot Dog Express (T2 E5) is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 5, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE CABINET UNDER PREP TABLE (NEXT TO HAND SINK) IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 21, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT 47.8 F INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 9#'S TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $40.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(COS)CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (06/07/2019) WAS NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC WAS POSTED BEHIND THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER SHOWED MANAGER.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND POSTED SO THAT IT IS IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR/SHELVES OF THE 1 DOOR STAND UP COOLER NOT CLEANED SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REFRIGERATOR IN DETAIL TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NEON SIGNS ON TOP OF OVEN WITH DUST GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Jun 7, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL KIT NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE KIT (FACE MASK AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN NEON SIGNS ON TOP OF OVEN WITH DUST GREASE ACCUMULATION
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May 9, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF OPEN DISPLAY CASE WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Aug 4, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Observed poor hygienic practices: observed an employee enter the prep area and place gloves on without washing hands and also observed another employee handling cash and then placing gloves on without washing hands. Instructed facility that hands must be washed when entering prep areas, before placing new gloves on, and at all possible points of contamination. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(a).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the conveyor belt on the pizza cooker (impinger oven) to have food debris crusted on in various areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jul 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY THEN IMMEDIATELTY AFTER HANDLING PIZZA WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY TASK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAIND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR, LOCATED UNDER THE OVEN, WITHOUT A THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SAID REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOODEN STORAGE SHELF NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND/OR REPAINT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES INISDE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CEILING TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS.
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Aug 1, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OPEN DISPLAY COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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Nov 1, 2011
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Oct 24, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER OUT OF ORDER NOT BEING USED,TAG COOLER MUST BE FIXED,MUST BE 40F OR LESS;INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED,NO CITATION ISSUED
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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. VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 25, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. AIR VENT IN 2 DOOR COOLER ,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR COOLER 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. MUST SHOW DOCUMENTS THAT LIGHT BULBS ARE SHATTERED PROOFED IN PIZZA HOT HOLDING CABINET ,OR MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Dog Express (T2 E5) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Dog Express (T2 E5) on file is from Dec 5, 2022. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Dog Express (T2 E5)?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hot Dog Express (T2 E5).
Has Hot Dog Express (T2 E5)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Dog Express (T2 E5) 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 Express (T2 E5) 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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