Hound Dog's Burger & Fusion Asian
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Hound Dog's Burger & Fusion Asian has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIP WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11: OBSERVED KITCHEN AND TABLEWARE NOT PROPERLY STORED. FOUND IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SPOONS, FORKS, AND SERVING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED 1 MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DEVICE VISIBLE, OR GET AN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. THERE BOWLS AND UTENSILS STORED INSIFE THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. ALL ITEMS WERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIP WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON ONLINE MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS). ALSO, OBSERVED DIGITAL MENU MISSING REMINDER (*) ON THE FOOD ITEMS AND DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "R.A.W." OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). MUST PROVIDE ON ALL MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PLEASE SEE COMMENTS FOR PROPER VERBIAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN AND TABLE WARE NOT PROPERLY STORED. FOUND IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SPOONS, FORKS, AND SERVING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DEVICE VISIBLE, OR GET AN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE POP STATION, THE STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH. ALSO CLEAN THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHEILD IN NEED OF SOME CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO THE AIR VENT AND THE TILE AROUND THEM NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2025
License
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, CABINETS NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND IN BETWEEN THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER AND STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING TRACK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE THE CEILING TILES WITH CHIPPED SURFACES. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM, AND BOTH PREP AREAS WHERE IN DISREPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hound Dog's Burger & Fusion Asian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hound Dog's Burger & Fusion Asian on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hound Dog's Burger & Fusion Asian?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hound Dog's Burger & Fusion Asian.
Has Hound Dog's Burger & Fusion Asian's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hound Dog's Burger & Fusion Asian have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hound Dog's Burger & Fusion Asian 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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