New Don's Hot Dog
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2013
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Score
New Don's Hot Dog has been inspected six times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2013. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. New Don's Hot Dog's record stops at Apr 1, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
New Don's Hot Dog's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST INSTALL TUBES AND END CAPS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 21, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 10, 2012
Complaint
10 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 FOOD HANDLER TAKING WASTE GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE AND PREPARING FOOD WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING BETWEEN TASKS. OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM SINK. EXPOSED SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.
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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: OBSERVED 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET, 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WEST WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AND NEAR CHEST FREEZER, 4 RAT DROPPINGS NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #491061 ON 9-3-10. 30 MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AN PROPERLY LABEL. 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL GREASY AND OR DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. 34 FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THAT ARE NOT FLUSH TO THE GROUND PROVIDING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE BUILDUP. 35 FOUND STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AND OVER PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES. ALSO MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT IN FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 38 MUST ALSO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY DRY CLEAN MULTI-USE ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND PROPERLY LABEL. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE, NEAR FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ETC. CLEAN ALL GREASY AND OR DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO FOUND TILES THAT ARE NOT FLUSH TO THE GROUND PROVIDING A HARBORAGE POINT FOR INSECTS. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR TILES AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. MUST ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AND OVER PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES. ALSO MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL PEELING PAINT IN FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMP SINK OR A RACK ABOVE 3 COMP SINK TO PROPERLY DRY CLEAN MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 5, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOODHANDLER HANDLING MONEY AT CASH REGISTER, TALKING ON CELL PHONE, THEN PACKAGING READY TO EAT FRENCH FRIES AT FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NOR AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM TO PROPERLY WASH AND DRY HANDS PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE WHEN CHANGING TASKS AND MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK. CRITICAL 7-38-010 (A) ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND PROPERLY LABEL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIQMENT,HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL GREASY AND OR DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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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. FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO FOUND TILES THAT ARE NOT FLUSH TO THE GROUND PROVIDING A HARBORAGE POINT FOR INSECTS. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR TILES AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. MUST ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE BUILD UP.
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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. FOUND STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AND OVER PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES. ALSO MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL PEELING PAINT IN FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMP SINK OR A RACK ABOVE 3 COMP SINK TO PROPERLY DRY CLEAN MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Sep 10, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND PROPERLY LABEL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIQMENT,HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL GREASY AND OR DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO FOUND TILES THAT ARE NOT FLUSH TO THE GROUND PROVIDING A HARBORAGE POINT FOR INSECTS. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR TILES AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. MUST ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AND OVER PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES. ALSO MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL PEELING PAINT IN FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMP SINK OR A RACK ABOVE 3 COMP SINK TO PROPERLY DRY CLEAN MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Sep 3, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45-47 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS OF EGGS,COOKED ONIONS,HOT DOGS,CHEESE,BACON AND COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-52 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN PREP AREA FILL UP WITH WATER AND REMAIN CLOGGED WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT SINK TO WASH HANDS. MUST REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT PROPERLY DRAINS AND ALLOWS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON IT'S EXTERIOR. ALSO OBSERVED TWO OPENINGS IN GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID AND GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND RECEPTACLE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE,REPLACE CRACKED LID AT GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE ALL GARBAGE AND DEBRIS FROM GROUND AROUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND PROPERLY LABEL.
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIQMENT,HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL GREASY AND OR DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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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. FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO FOUND TILES THAT ARE NOT FLUSH TO THE GROUND PROVIDING A HARBORAGE POINT FOR INSECTS. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOOR TILES AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. MUST ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE BUILD UP.
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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. FOUND STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR AND OVER PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES. ALSO MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL PEELING PAINT IN FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK AND PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMP SINK OR A RACK ABOVE 3 COMP SINK TO PROPERLY DRY CLEAN MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Don's Hot Dog last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Don's Hot Dog on file is from Apr 1, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Don's Hot Dog?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at New Don's Hot Dog.
Has New Don's Hot Dog's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Don's Hot Dog have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Don'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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