Murph's Hot Dog
Last inspected: Sep 21, 2011
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Inspectors have visited Murph's Hot Dog three times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 21, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Murph's Hot Dog's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 21, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Murph's Hot Dog on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Sep 21, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Sep 9, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM, OVER 65 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALL IN WASHROOM AND KEEP BACK DOOR CLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, LAST PEST CONTROL VISIT WAS ON FEB. 4, 2011. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS, NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
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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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS, MICROWAVE OVEN, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT DINING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF EAST WALL IN WASHROOM, REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT THRU-OUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA/STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND FAUCET SAME SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWEL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Aug 16, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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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.OBSERVED THE REAR HOOD NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO DEFROST REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FRONT FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN TILES.
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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.OBSERVED THE FRONT WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Murph's Hot Dog last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Murph's Hot Dog on file is from Sep 21, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Murph's Hot Dog?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Murph's Hot Dog.
Has Murph's Hot Dog's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Murph's Hot Dog have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Murph's Hot Dog 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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