Hot Dog Station
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2023
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Score
Hot Dog Station has been inspected 13 times since 2012. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hot Dog Station dates to Feb 17, 2023.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Hot Dog Station on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DELI COOLER NEAR FRONT PREP AND 2 DOOR COOLER IN REAR HOLDING AT AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 50 F AND 55 F RESPECTIVELY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HOLD AT 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING BEHIND FRONT FREEZER CHEST UNIT NEAREST TOILET ROOM AND IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,HOTDOGS, BURGERS, AND SLICED TOMATOES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49-58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS CON CARNE, 15 POUNDS BURGERS, 21 POUNDS CHEESE, 5 POUNDS GYRO, 5 POUNDS TOMATO, AND 1 POUND MOZZARELLA ($117.75). PRIROITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 1, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING MASKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT EACH PUBLIC ACCESIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE BUSINESS AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE THE BUSINESS. VIOLATION 2-112-340
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CHEESE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Jan 15, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE THE SOOT AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Jan 8, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2356775 ON 1/15/20: 53 - MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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 SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jan 15, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(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 OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED BEEF,SAUSAGE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED AND BROKEN GASKET ON DOORS TO STAND UP 2 DOORS COOLER AND FREEZER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM ALL EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Nov 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served to customers-Chili at 167.3,Hot dogs 150.5 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared/served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors along walls and in all corners including the rear furnace room in need for a detail cleaning and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove grease build-up and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed unnecessary articles stored along the outside exterior wall.Instructed to better maintain the outside rear of the premises.
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Mar 11, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC). INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET TORN ON THE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-POLISH SAUSAGE AT 169.0 F IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS AND DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Sep 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 1 DOOR COOLER AT 51.5 F WHILE STORING CONDIMENTS AND A PACKAGE OF HOT DOGS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON COOLER.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 169.0 F IS BEING PREPARED AND SRVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS AND DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FURNACE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Oct 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; TWO DOORS FREEZER AND FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILING; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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May 29, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE RACKS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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May 18, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Dog Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Dog Station on file is from Feb 17, 2023. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Dog Station?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hot Dog Station.
Has Hot Dog Station's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Dog Station have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hot Dog Station 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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