Memo's Hot Dogs
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2012, Memo's Hot Dogs has nine inspections in the public record. Memo's Hot Dogs was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Memo's Hot Dogs is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR. IT LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) MOP SINK IN THE REAR HAS NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) DAMAGED/MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND HOLE IN THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING AND FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 4, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 60 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SHELF BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO, 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO COC CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. HOT DOGS, PIZZA PUFFS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CFM AND VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOES NOT HAVE A COC FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID COC CFM CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WHEN HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LOWER SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH RODENT DROPPINGS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET IS IN POOR REPAIR. IT LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MOP SINK IN THE REAR HAS NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED/MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND HOLE IN THE FLOOR BY THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING AND FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DROPPINGS, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT HE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR HAND SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 17, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED, 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
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Aug 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE REAR REACH-IN COOLER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ESREAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR /REPLACE FLOOR TILES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTEDR UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ORGANIZE COUNTER, AND RAISE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Jun 4, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINET TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED AND CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE OF CAN OPENER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ANY MISSING OR WORN FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PAINT WHERE PEELING OR MISSING PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN WASHROOM.
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Mar 14, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE BLACK KITCHEN AID REFRIGERATOR HAS A 49.1 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATE. REPAIR THE REFRIGERATOR SO IT HOLDS 40 F OR LESS.
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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: 6 RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE ATTACHED GARAGE/STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS NO SANITARY STOPPERS, OBTAIN 3 STOPPERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEBOARDS UNDER THE WINDOWS HAVE LARGE GAPS, REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE FRONT KITCHEN CEILING IS STAINED, REPAINT THE CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE SINK ARE MISSING END CAPS, REPLACE THE CAPS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Memo's Hot Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Memo's Hot Dogs on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Memo's Hot Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Memo's Hot Dogs.
Has Memo's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Memo's Hot Dogs have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Memo's Hot Dogs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Memo's Hot Dogs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Memo's Hot Dogs is inspected about once every two years on average.
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