Superdawg
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
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Score
Superdawg appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2010. Superdawg was last inspected on Nov 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Superdawg on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Sep 4, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 2 OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Sep 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER- MILK AT 45.7 F AND CHEESE AT 45.5 F. HOWEVER FOUND WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT BELOW 41.0 F AT THIS TIME. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER/OWNER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 196 LBS, VALUED AT $311.00.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM PREP AREA CEILING/REPAINT CEILING.
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Jul 1, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 15, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION # 2522235 DATED 7/1/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Jun 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION # 2522235 DATED 7/1/21 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Jul 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/10/2019, REPORT #2315738. #57-OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER WOODEN FLOOR BOARDS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA AND IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.
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Oct 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Unisex washroom waste receptacle must be provided with lid or cover.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Must clean the walls beside the grill with food stained and maintain. Floor in the prep area wet. Instructed to dry the floor to prevent accident and insects harborage.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Some employees with expired food handler training certificate. Must re take the food handler training class and provide the certificate.
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Jan 5, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIP FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN REAR AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE UNDER FIRST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 3, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found/observed potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperatures requirements of 40F or less at time of inspection, list of potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less are as follows:(Pickle tomatoes 67.4F in 5 gallon tub, and on serving counter at 64.6F, also found/observed blanch French fries at 70.4F at holding rack in rear kitchen area, Approximate value $600.00 , and 350Lbs. Citation Issued 7-38-005(A)critical violation(tubs were store in rear kitchen rack not refrigerated label states that it must keep refrigerated.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation #34 from inspection report #1953216 not corrected at this time of inspection(#34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. NOTED FLOOR WITH CRACKS FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER INTRUCTED TO REPAIR, FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AND EASILY CLEANABLE).Citation issued 7-42-090 serious violation
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Pop dispensing unit in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).exterior of deep fryers and grill not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. NOTED FLOORS WITH CRACKS, FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AND EASILY CLEANABLE).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall behind buttering unit not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning, excess grease removed.
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Aug 26, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA (BEHIND COUNTER) AND SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER NEXT TO PREP SINK IN REAR (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).------ MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. NOTED FLOORS WITH CRACKS, FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINPIPE (OVERFLOWING INTO FLOOR) UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH BLACK STAGNANT WATER UP TO RIM (WITH BLACK PARTICLES AND SEWAGE ODOR) IN PREP AREA. MUST TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK, MUST USE THE OTHER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: FOUND BOTTOM OF SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/SANITIZING BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1537223 ISSUED ON 04-23-2015) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1537223 ISSUED ON 04-23-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL AND ALONG INTERIOR SIDES OF DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #34 - FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER. #38 - DRAIN LINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA (BEHIND COUNTER) AND SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER NEXT TO PREP SINK IN REAR (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).------ MUST CLEAN, REMOVE RUST, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. NOTED FLOORS WITH CRACKS, FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO PREP SINK IN REAR (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Apr 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL AND ALONG INTERIOR SIDES OF DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT IN CEILING ABOVE GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RESEAL SURFACE. OVERHEAD PIPES INSULATION NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN INSULATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT AND REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AT THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SMALL SEAL HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/AND REPAINT WALL ACROSS THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE MILK SHAKE MAKING AREA.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE 1COMP DUMP SINK BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.
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Apr 2, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH GRILL AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 2, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Jul 12, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of storage bins not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Rear storage shelving need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in prep area under pallets not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Peeling paint in rear kitchen area, gaps on air ducts in kitchen areas, shall be repair/sealed. Wall by toaster not clean needs detailed cleaning.
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Jul 14, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas, outside walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Peeling paint in kitchen prep area(ceiling, walls)shall be repair/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken light shields shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning in prep area, storage areas.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas , storage areas, dining areas need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Jul 28, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelves above three compartment sink not maintained and rusted. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine and steam table storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside cooler. Instructed to have all thermometers visible inside all coolers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Superdawg last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Superdawg on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Superdawg?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Superdawg.
Has Superdawg's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Superdawg have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Superdawg 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 Superdawg inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Superdawg is inspected around two times per year on average.
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